What are typical case costs in Worker’s Compensation claims? How are they paid? Will I be given advance notice? Does the insurance company have to pay my expenses? How about my attorneys fees? These are important questions that injured workers ask every day. While every Workers’ Compensation case is different, there are certain costs that…
Continue readingPermanency Ratings are used in Workers’ Compensation cases. A permanency rating (also known as a Partial Permanent Disability or “PPD” rating) is a doctor’s rating for loss of use, range of motion, strength, sensation, etc., to an arm, leg, eye, etc. The rating is given when a doctor determines that the patient has reached “maximum…
Continue readingAs he approached the end of the Eagleman Half Ironman Triathlon bike course, with the finish line in sight, our client was struck broad side by a motorist who just could not wait… The Eagleman Half Iron Man Triathlon has competitors from all over the world and is one of the top races in the…
Continue readingEven in the best of retail stores, accidents can happen. Doug Landau and the ABRAMS LANDAU team was able to help a Nordstrom’s saleswoman who was injured when a glass wine bucket shattered, deeply cutting her left wrist and right thigh. She required 20 stitches and sustained nerve and tendon damage. Under the workers compensation…
Continue readingDistrict of Columbia, United States District Court Government Building – Premises Liability – Settlement Settlement: $40,000, including a reduction of a worker’s compensation lien. Judge: Royce C. Lamberth Settlement Date: 2/2007 Plaintiff’s Attorney(s): Douglas W.K. Landau, Herndon Age: 47 Sex: F Occupation: Child care director Marital Status: Married Facts: A government employee was injured in a…
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