First off, workers compensation does not compensate. It does not cover all of a workers losses. In fact, in many cases, it does not even come close. There is no compensation for: Pain, Suffering, Aggravation, Inconvenience, Emotional Distress, Family Disruption, Wage Loss above the statutory cap, Future raises, bonuses, and other financial losses. So, when…
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Leaders in the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) met at the River to compare methods of assisting injured workers, victims of occupational disease, permanently disabled individuals and their families. Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau is the WILG SOCIAL SECURITY Chairman again this year. His wife (far right) is shown with attorney…
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One of the traditions that I look forward to each year on my birthday is spending time with my family. Here I am listening to the Salisbury Band on my birthday. My siblings, parents, nieces and nephews enjoy the holiday in Connecticut by participating in relay races, watching fireworks and some form of patriotic, home-made…
Continue readingInstead of taking longer, some states are trying to reduce the number of workers compensation claims waiting for settlement. Herndon trial lawyer Doug Landau received a copy of the Star Ledger article stating that, “The backlog of injured New Jerseyans whose workers compensation insurance settlements are hung up in a government review process has dropped…
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