Virginia Workers’ Comp settlements are completed by the entry of a settlement Order signed by a Deputy Commissioner, or Judge, and there is an automatic right to appeal within 30 days. The Order is enforceable on day...
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While the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act is supposed to be a “No Fault” statutory system to help injured employees, there are limits to what is covered. If an employee chooses not to wear a seat belt in...
Virginia has successfully tested the first video, or virtual, Mediation! Herndon injury law firm Abrams Landau, Ltd. was asked to be the “guinea pig” test subjects for this Alternate Dispute Resolution...
Court Updates Regarding COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Closures Update 5/1/2020: From the VWC: “Per the Commission’s April 6, 2020 Order, all evidentiary hearings will be conducted by video until such time as in-person...
Court Updates Regarding COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Closures Update 5/1/2020: From the VWC: “Per the Commission’s April 6, 2020 Order, all evidentiary hearings will be conducted by video until such time as in-person...