Oftentimes, hearing loss as a result of a fall off of a ladder, blow to the head, brain injury, or explosion will arise in the context of a Worker’s Compensation Claim. . The Virginia Workers Compensation Act allows for permanency AWARDS where there is a permanent loss of arms, legs, or visual acuity and auditory…
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Current Killers: Distracted Drivers, Prescription Drug Addiction, Alcoholism – New Movie “A Good Person” has it all. . The 2023 Morgan Freeman and Florence Pugh motion picture “A Good Person” is worth watching. . Directed and written by Zach Braff, known for his role in the hit series “Scrubs”, Braff puts together a compelling story…
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Paying too much attention to your devices and electronics while on a stroll could be the cause of a catastrophic event. There are cases of bikers looking at their onboard data and not seeing a pothole or loading branch; runners tripping because they are looking at their wrist unit; and walkers who are listening to…
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The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission has an excellent program for injured workers to compromise their claims, without having to pay for expensive mediators, as is often the case for car crash victims who seek Alternative Dispute Resolution for their lawsuits. Disabled employees can work out their differences with insurance companies without having to: go to…
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Frequently, people call the ABRAMS LANDAU Workers Compensation Team to find out why they are not getting paid workers compensation benefits. The common belief is that ANY accident on the job, or industrial disability, should be covered. However, that is not the law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Let’s say Doug Landau couldn’t get out…
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