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Pictures of permanent scarring and injuries are helpful, but photos with scale are better, according to judges

At ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., we bring cases where there are permanent scars. Pictures of the scar sites are important exhibits at trial.  When there is a permanent injury, the judge must consider additional legal remedies and give special jury instructions that are critically important if the victim is to get full restitution.  Exhibits that illustrate…

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Reston area disability and injury lawyer Doug Landau is asked: If Virginia does not allow benefits for a permanent injury to the neck, back or spine, what can an injured worker do if their spine, neck or back have been damaged ?

Unlike other states, the Virginia Workers Compensation law does not include Awards for permanent injury to every part of an injured worker’s body. An employee hurt on the job in a compensable accident can get a permanency Award for a permanent injury to the thumb. The doctor may give a large rating to the thumb…

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