A “presumption is a legal term which indicates that a judge will “presume” a fact in evidence, unless or until other facts are introduced to show that such evidence is not to be presumed. For example, in fatal on the job accident cases, if the victim is found at a place, time & manner consistent…
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The denial of even the limited benefits of workers compensation to severely disabled due to brain injury due to a loophole in Virginia law has several legislators looking to fix the law this session. House Bill 1475 would help workers injured in unwitnessed accidents who are unable to recall the circumstances of the incident due…
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When it comes time for an injured worker’s day in court, preparation and credible testimony are critical elements for a favorable decision. Watching poorly prepared witnesses and injured workers in court is one of Herndon Virginia workers comp lawyer Doug Landau’s least favorite activities. The attorneys who meet with their clients moments before going before…
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If I am hurt in an accident at work, but it happens in another state, must I go to court in that other state ?” That is a question the Herndon law firm of Abrams Landau, Ltd. is asked regularly. Because Virginia workplace accident lawyer Doug Landau has successfully tried workers comp cases throughout the…
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Several disabled workers represented by the Herndon Law Firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. came to watch a difficult comp case at the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission Northern Virginia Regional Office in Manassas. Difficult, because the injured worker was hurt in an accident with no witnesses. This experienced Roto Rooter Man was making a “house call” when…
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