When do late Worker’s Compensation checks become late? Generally, Worker’s Compensation payments for Total Temporary (TT), Temporary Partial (TP), and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), are supposed to be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. If the employee did not receive payment in that manner prior to the workplace injury, they would be considered an exception as per…
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People often ask, “Isn’t there a formula for figuring out how much I’ll get in a personal injury case?” Similarly, others ask, “If there’s a lot of damage to my car I’ll get a lot of money on my injury case, right?” . Doug Landau says, “Wrong on both counts!” . Every person has a…
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Under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker does not have to pay a deductible for their treatment. Medical bills are to be paid, 100% with no co-pay under the AWARD. The injured worker should not be “out of pocket” for medical bills that are reasonable, related, and by referral. While the injured worker…
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If I have two jobs, do I get worker’s compensation for both? Under Virginia Law, if a worker is injured at their main job at the airport, but also has a second job/side gig, the additional income may be included to calculate their pre-injury, average weekly wage to increase their compensation checks. The second job…
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A recent article on lifeguards using drones to protect swimmers against sharks reminded Herndon Lawyer Doug Landau of the fact that insurance companies use drones for surveillance in injury cases. Drones make it easier for private investigators hired by insurance companies and defense law firms to “spy” on injured victims and Worker’s Compensation claimants. Private…
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