A lawsuit filed by a teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student has brought to the national conversation the limitations of Virginia’s Worker’s Compensation Law. The Newport News instructor is suing the...
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While Doug Landau does not represent clients in the General District courts of Virginia, he has nevertheless “appeared” several times to introduce staff to the proceedings down the street. General District Courts...
When Do Late Worker’s Compensation Checks Become Late?
November 10, 2023
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,...
What is the Formula For My Case?
October 27, 2023
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...
Is There DEDUCTIBLE or CO-PAY in Workers Compensation?
October 16, 2023
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...