Amputation
Amputations can result from a work accident. Losing a body part, whether it is an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger, or toe, can be life-changing and extremely difficult to deal with. Following an amputation, you will need medical care and could be entitled to lost wages. Once you have recovered and reached maximum medical improvement, …
Does an amputation injury require special procedures under Virginia workers’ compensation?
An amputation is one of the most serious injuries at work that can affect you. Losing a limb is a life changing event and can cause long lasting disability and pain. If this has happened, you will likely want to file a workers’ compensation claim to get help for medical bills and other expenses. However, …
Pain and Phantom Sensations After an Amputation
It is hard to imagine what it would be like to lose part of your body. Many people struggle with the initial physical pain, the emotional pain of losing part of their body, and then some people have to deal with pain after the injured body part has been removed – this is also known …
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How do you Recover Mentally from an Amputation?
After a severe work injury that results in an amputation, injured workers are left to pick up the pieces. There is a lot of information out there on a person’s physical recovery but not a lot on dealing with the mental and emotional toll that an amputation can take a patient. I found some great …
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When a Work Injury Leads to Amputation
I have helped many injured workers recover benefits after suffering an injury that led to an amputation of one or more of their body parts. “Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger.” (taken from www.webmd.com) “About 1.8 million …
Filing Amputation Claim with a Richmond Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Any injury on the job site can be scary and painful, but one that causes an amputation can be especially tragic. Because of the dangerous nature of heavy labor and construction jobs, these types of accidents are all too frequent. While a Virginia work comp claim may help you pay for medical bills and rehabilitation, …
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Do my injuries qualify for permanent partial disability?
One of the most common types of Virginia Workers Compensation claims filed is for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Unlike a total disability, which results in the inability to return to work, a permanent partial disability means you can still work, but you have some permanent limitations due to your workplace injury. Common injuries leading to …
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Is Permanent Partial Disability Included in My Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits?
When you have suffered a serious injury at work in Virginia and have been awarded workers’ compensation benefits, these benefits can include Permanent Partial Disability (or PPD). These benefits are awarded for the permanent loss of use or range of motion of a body part. What can you get a Permanent Partial Disability Rating for? …
Good vs. Bad Nurse Case Managers for Virginia Work Injuries
Good vs. Bad Nurse Case Managers for Virginia Work Injuries There’s a good chance that a Nurse Case Manager may be assigned to you after you suffer serious workplace injuries in Virginia. To ensure that your legal rights are protected, you should have a Workers’ Compensation attorney with a background in Virginia disability law review …
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