VML Insurance Adjusters Workshop
Arising Out of concept as presented at VML Insurance adjusters workshop October 2009.
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To Market Or Not To Market
Court of Appeals cases clarify claimant’s duty to market
Extended Play
Michael P. Del Bueno
Statutes of limitations aim to preserve evidence, prevent presentation of stale claims, and provide an end to litigation. However, statutes of limitations can also be tolled, or extended, under certain situations. A recent case at the Court of Appeals of Virginia provided a significant legal opinion on the tolling of the statute of limitations on a Virginia workers’ compensation change in condition claim.
Appealing To Your Senses
Litigated workers’ compensation cases in Virginia are initially heard by a deputy Commissioner. The deputy Commissioner then issues a written opinion that decides the case and the issues in controversy. What appeal rights do you have if the deputy Commissioner does not rule in your favor?
“I’m Not a Doctor, But I Play One on TV!”
Remember those commercial advertisements from years ago? Actors with medical roles marketed medical products to commercial television viewers, while jokingly acknowledging that they did not have a license to practice medicine.