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 generally true for all treatment that is “reasonable” and “related” to the on-the-job car crash. However, in a…
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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 worker’s medical records, lifting restrictions, and complaints of shoulder and arm pain in upholding the Award Order of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission…
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The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (“VWC”) is promoting its free mediation service. The VWC has a number of trained judges and other staff members who are able to serve as mediators, at no charge to the parties ! Where the employer, the injured worker, their legal counsel and the insurance company all agree to undertake…
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The Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C. (“TLA-DC”), along with United States Congressman Bruce Braley and American Association for Justice (“AAJ”) Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Linda Lipsen held a silent auction at the annual holiday party, hosted by the DC Trial Lawyers Foundation. All proceeds from the sale of the Auction Items were…
Continue readingA “big box” stocking clerk was injured when a loose cap caused caustic liquid to spill on his face and shoulder. The ABRAMS LANDAU workers compensation team had succeeded in getting this gentleman under the protection of an Award for his medical care and lost wages. While his negligence (product liability) case settled earlier this…
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