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Injured Workers Cannot “Double Dip,” But They CAN Accelerate Comp Payments !

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 full weekly wage loss (“indemnity”) check, cannot also get a full permanency check at the same time. However, if an injured worker…

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Insurance Company May Not Have to Pay For Medical Treatment If There was No Valid Referral

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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