Does the Virginia Workers Comp lien consist of reimbursement in full ? If there is a requirement for a reduction, is it reduced by a specific percentage pursuant to statute ? The short answer is “no.” Some...
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Many misgivings abound concerning what happens when an injured worker wins or settles their accident case. A recent question was, “In Maryland Workers Compensation (“WC”) claims where the disabled,...
Finding a Lawyer for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Case
February 28, 2013
It is not difficult to find a Personal Injury Attorney. You might even say it is easy to find one — just do a web search on the term. But, in certain situations, finding a lawyer with specific knowledge and/or...
Hockey Puck vs. Foul Ball – Legal Remedies for Injured Spectators?
January 31, 2013
Our last post featured a discussion of “Assumption of Risk”. In terms of the fans at a sporting event, this doctrine holds that a spectator knows, fully understands, and assumes the risk inherent in watching a...
Community-based Care: Northern Virginia’s Dilemma
January 28, 2013
The removal of four out of five mental health institutions in Virginia is perceived both as a win and a loss for the disabled. The decision to close these facilities results from a settlement between the Department of Justice...