As the only Law Firm that requests clients, families, and even witnesses to come see us “in action,” it was gratifying to see several this month come to a Worker’s Compensation Hearing in Manassas. this case was unusual as the injured client was also the company’s owner! Because of the sensitive nature of their work,…
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Insurance companies are in the business of “Risk Management.” If they can contain how much they might have to pay, then they get to keep most, or in some cases, all of the premiums they collected from a particular unsafe driver, company, family, and even the victims of a crash. In cases where the insurance…
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Why is it important to include a real address for your case? Having a valid address is crucial for the accurate delivery of legal notices, court summonses, and other official documents during legal proceedings. Without a current address, it may be challenging for the court and opposing parties to reach you and ensure that you…
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If I have two jobs, do I get worker’s compensation for both? Under Virginia Law, if a worker is injured at their main job at the airport, but also has a second job/side gig, the additional income may be included to calculate their pre-injury, average weekly wage to increase their compensation checks. The second job…
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“Are you under the protection of an award?” Lawyer Landau asks this question in every single case. The Team at Abrams Landau recognizes how important this is because it indicates whether a case may be in “safe harbor” or headed for trouble. What does an Award Order mean? This means that an Employer’s First Report…
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