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Recent Posts on Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
5 Ways Doctor’s Appointments Can WRECK Your Workers Compensation Claim
If you have a workers’ compensation claim in Virginia, you are most likely seeing a workers’ compensation approved treating doctor. These doctor’s are typically [...]
5 Indicators That You Need To Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
First of all, let me just say, not everyone needs a lawyer. In many cases, you don’t necessarily need the involvement of workers’ compensation [...]
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as [...]
Workers Compensation Death Benefits
Work-related fatalities are tragic misfortunes for any family. If a loved one has unexpectedly passed away as a result of a work injury, workers’ [...]
Michele Lewane Featured in VA Lawyers Weekly
Injured Worker's Law Firm lawyer, Michele Lewane, was recently featured in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly last week. The article described the Joint Legislative and [...]
Do You Always Get A Workman’s Comp Settlement?
If you’ve never had to use workers’ compensation insurance before, the concept seems rather simple. You get hurt at work. You report your injury. [...]
Do You Really Need an Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Case?
At first glance, filing a workers’ compensation claim can look like a fairly straightforward process that shouldn’t take too much effort. In some cases, that’s [...]
Volunteer Firefighters to Receive Lost Wages Through Workers Comp
On Monday, June 17, 2019, the Board of Supervisors in Greensville County, Virginia approved a measure that will officially recognize volunteer firefighters as employees [...]
How Long Does It Take to Handle a WC Claim in Virginia?
One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “How long does it take to handle a workers’ compensation claim in Virginia?” Every [...]
How Long Can You Receive Workers Compensation Benefits in Virginia?
One of the most common questions about workers’ compensation benefits is how long they will last. The answer starts out like most answers to [...]