Resources

Workers' Compensation Resources

• The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission | Administers the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, and the Birth-Related Neurological Injury Program.

• Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission | The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission seeks to secure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law on behalf of its customers, the injured workers and their employers, by providing an efficient and effective forum for the resolution of individual claims.

• District of Columbia Department of Employment Services | The Department of Employment Services plans, develops and administers employment-related services to all segments of the Washington, DC metropolitan population.
• Virginia Department of Labor and Industry | Administers and enforces Virginia’s occupational safety and health programs.
• Workers Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangements (WCMSAs) | Under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP), those filing for Workers' Compensation must be aware of their responsibilities to protect the interests of Medicare as cases come to their conclusion. This may include any and all future medical expenses. In order to protect Medicare's interests, a Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangement (WMCSA) must be put in place, which will be used for those medical expenses in the future.

Brain Injury Resources

• Brain Injury Association of Virginia | Provides a variety of educational and supportive services to individuals with brain injury and their families.

• American Academy of Neurology | The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is an international professional association of over 21,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals who are committed to providing patients with neurological disorders with the best possible care.

• American Physical Therapy Association | The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing 72,000 members. The mission of the APTA is to promote advancement in the research, education, and practice pf physical therapy.
• Brain Injury Association of America | the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families, and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Center for Neuro Skills | Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) seeks to provide medical rehabilitation programs, lifecare programs, advocacy, and research for people with brain injury in order to achieve a maximum quality of life
• www.disabilityresource.org | Disability Resources on the Internet.

• Brain Injury Resource Center | Services & Resources on this site reflect the best practices in the field of Traumatic Brain Injury

• Life With TBI | A Resource for Survivors
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons | Board Certification for Neurosurgeons in the United States
• Neuroscience Center | The Neuroscience Center of Indianapolis has been at the forefront in clinical services, research, development and delivery since its doors opened in 1984.
• Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | Resources from the U.S. Department of Education

• PACER | The goal of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents

• www.tbiguide.com | An online resource to enhance, expand and extend the quality of care available to Caregivers and Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.

• http://tbichat.org | Online Peer Support For People Living With Brain Injury
• Brain Injury Association of Virginia | The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) has positively impacted programs and services for people with brain injury and their families.

• Brain Trauma Foundation | The Brain Trauma Foundation was founded to improve the outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients by developing best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research and educating medical personnel.

Auto & Negligence Links

• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles | State of Virginia Crash Facts information.
• DUI/DWI Statistics | DUI/DWI STATISTICS from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• Insurance Information Institute | Drunk Driving Information from the Insurance Information Institute
• Injury Prevention | Impaired Driving (Drugs & Alcohol) Safety Program from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• CNN – Anderson Cooper 360 | Insurance companies fight paying billions in claims

Lawyers

• Jon Katz, Esq. | Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer, 17 Years tirelessly fighting for victory for criminal defendants
• Hammond Townsend, PLC | Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Lawyers representing clients in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
• www.ElderAdvocate.org | Nursing Home and Assisted Living Injury or Abuse? Call The Law Office of Roy D. Turner, P.L.L.C. Toll Free at 1-877-696-2569. Advocating for the Elderly for Over 26 Years

Local Legal Resources

• Map of Northern Virginia Law and Legal Resources