Should I Hire a Lawyer if I was Hurt at Work?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Uncategorized
A lot of people who get injured at work struggle with this question. The answer can vary depending on your situation and the severity of your injuries. If you find yourself hurt at work and you are not going to be able to return to your job or if you are going to be out …
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Workers Comp Payouts for Back Injuries in Virginia
Posted by Michele Lewane | Uncategorized
Back injuries are some of the most common types of injuries we see when it comes to injuries on the job. A back injury at work can be painful and, in some cases, can take months or years to heal, or it may never resolve leaving you permanently disabled. Back injuries, under the proper circumstances …
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What Happens When Workers Comp is Approved in Virginia?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?
Most people have no idea what to do after they have been hurt on the job. It can also be someone’s first time ever being injured at work, therefore making it an extremely difficult time. We want to help injured workers in Virginia be prepared and knowledgeable about their legal rights to protect themselves. Here …
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Are Occupational Diseases Covered by Virginia Workers Compensation?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Are Occupational Diseases Covered by Virginia Workers Compensation? The most common types of injuries covered under workers’ compensation are accidents; however, some occupational diseases can be covered under Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits. What is an Occupational Disease? An occupational disease is considered a disease that arises out of and in the course of employment (just …
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Serious Pain After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Serious Pain After a Work Injury I hate that so many of the people that I speak to are in serious pain after a work injury. I realize that yes, injuries, even small ones can be painful, but I always wish for a magic wand to take it away and make it all better (if …
How to Collect Lost Wages After a Virginia Work Injury When You Are On Light Duty
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
How to Collect Lost Wages After a Virginia Work Injury When You Are On Light Duty There are several different ways to collect lost wages when you are on light duty after a Virginia work injury, depending on your situation. Be careful folks, this can be tricky! You need to make sure you follow the …
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What Do I Tell My Doctor About My Injury at Work?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With A Doctor
What Do I Tell My Doctor About My Injury at Work? When you are injured at work and pursuing Virginia Worker’s Compensation Benefits, your relationship with the doctor will be extremely important. In order to protect your claim, there are some key things you need to tell your physician about so he/she can document these …
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Treatment for Chronic Pain after a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Treatment for Chronic Pain after a Work Injury Several of my clients are left to deal with chronic pain after a work injury. In many cases, the causes of chronic pain are not completely understood and the pain can be challenging to treat. I found some tips from www.webmd.com on dealing with this condition (at …
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Testing for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
“Because traumatic brain injuries are usually emergencies and because consequences can worsen swiftly without treatment, doctors usually need to assess the situation rapidly.” (taken from www.mayoclinic.com) Brain injuries are complex and your doctor will need to know all the details of what happened in order to better access your situation. The questions below can help …
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 3)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 3) Our office has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases during this time. By representing hundreds and hundreds of work accident victims over the years, we began to see how the insurance industry deals with victims after they begin the claim process following the work …
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