Can a Virginia worker “double dip” while receiving Worker’s Compensation weekly wage loss benefits? “No” according to Reston and Herndon area workers comp lawyer Doug Landau. The injured worker who is getting a...
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In order to qualify for weekly wage loss benefits beyond the Virginia 500-week limit, a worker must lose two arms, two legs, two eyes, etc. in the same workplace accident. If a Virginia worker loses her arm in an on-the-job...
Insurance Company May Not Have to Pay For Medical Treatment If There was No Valid Referral
March 3, 2015
Where a company driver was struck by another motorist and injured in the line of duty, medical care for the injuries may be the responsibility of the driver’s employer under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act. This is...
Northern Virginia Worker Wins Permanent Arm Injury Appeal
December 24, 2014
In a case defended by the Virginia Attorney General’s office, a Northern Virginia Training Center employee won her permanent injury case (again) on appeal. The Virginia Court of Appeals reviewed the injured...