When it comes to personal injury or workers’ compensation claims, not all pain is treated equally in the eyes of the law, or by insurance adjusters. Medical evidence is the backbone of any injury case, but how that evidence is presented can make or break a claim. One major distinction that is looked at is…
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Navigating the workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming for injured workers, especially when medical bills go unpaid for months and even years. One of our recent cases involved just that, a client whose authorized treatment from two years ago had still not been paid by the workers’ compensation insurance company. Despite clear paperwork and proper…
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When most people think about compensation after a dog bite or other personal injury, they picture a long legal process that ends with a lawsuit, trial, and verdict or settlement. But most people don’t know that you may be able to receive money before you ever even file a lawsuit, securing early financial support to…
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Like most states, a jury in the Commonwealth of Virginia can only award damages to reimburse the injured victim as spelled out in the jury instructions the judge gives them at the end of the case. If they do not follow these instructions, a mistrial may be declared & the case may have to be…
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At Rachel Carson Middle School, civics isn’t just taught in textbooks, it’s experienced firsthand. Since 1995, the Fairfax Law Foundation has sponsored the Court Tour Program for eighth grade students in Fairfax County, allowing students the unique opportunity to learn about the legal system right from the courtroom. However, due to budget cuts, this program…
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