Virginia Workers’ Comp settlements are completed by the entry of a settlement Order signed by a Deputy Commissioner, or Judge, and there is an automatic right to appeal within 30 days. The Order is enforceable on day 31, but a penalty of 20% applies on day 45. This is why Herndon workers comp lawyer Doug…
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When a Hearing decision is received or a Settlement Order comes by Special Delivery, ABRAMS LANDAU staffers are often asked “When will I get the money ?” The response is, “When the decision is final.” That is because the staff at the Herndon and Reston area injury law firm knows that the insurance defense lawyers…
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A recent caller to ABRAMS LANDAU asked, ” Are attorney’s fees in workers comp claim 1/3 like in car accident and bike crash cases ?” The short answer is, “No” according to experienced Herndon workers compensation lawyer Doug Landau So, what are attorney fees in Virginia workers comp claims ? At Abrams Landau, Ltd., we…
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