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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Virginia Workers’ Compensation is a Slow Process
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Virginia workers’ compensation can be a painfully slow process. I’m not trying to frighten anyone but, as an injured worker, you need to know what to expect when dealing with this process. Also, there are several processes within the process – a claim has to be formally approved or denied before a hearing can be …
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Why Should I Contact an Attorney When My Employer Pays My Wages and Medical Benefits After Being Hurt on the Job?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
There are several reasons why you should still contact a workers’ compensation attorney – even if you are receiving all of your benefits. First, just because they are paying your benefits now does not mean this will continue. The workers’ compensation insurance company can still cut off all of your benefits if you don’t know …
Need Help Getting Your Prescription Filled?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Are you in need of help getting your prescription filled in a timely manner? Our office uses Summit Pharmacy to fill prescriptions for my clients in cases where the insurance company is refusing to pay for necessary medication or if the insurance adjuster is just dragging their feet on the approval. Summit Pharmacy promises to …
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HELP!! – The Adjuster Said They Were CLOSING MY CASE!
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
Listen up folks – I’m about to let you in on another one of the insurance companies dirty little secrets! I regularly get calls from injured workers in a panic because the insurance adjuster told them their case was being “closed.” Adjusters love to use this threat – “If you don’t ______________ (sign this form, …
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Never Take Someone’s Word That Your Injury Will be Covered!
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I always get concerned when injured workers tell me that their employer (or the insurance carrier) has made them all these promises that they will be taken care of after a work injury. In fact, I had an injured worker call me today who had an injury several years ago. For conversation sake, we will …
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Workers’ Compensation Terms – Part 5 – Other Lingo (Continued)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, FAQ, First Steps
Remember folks – These additional benefits can affect your workers’ compensation claim in Virginia so if you have applied or even if you are thinking of applying for these benefits, consult your attorney first to prevent any potential problems! *Please remember these terms are provided to give you a clearer picture of what is going …
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Workers’ Compensation Terms – Part 5 – Other Lingo
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Non-Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Several terms that are not necessarily workers’ compensation terms can also be thrown in the mix when you are injured at work. I have provided these because they are terms a lot of my clients have come across through the course of their workers’ compensation case. Collecting or even applying for many of these benefits …
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Different Levels of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Hearings & Appeals Process
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is divided into 4 divisions that have different functions. Read on to learn how this process works. Deputy Commissioner – (Division 1) If any part of your claim has been contested (for example, if the insurance carrier refuses to cover your medical care or pay your lost wages) a hearing …
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Why Am I Being Ignored By My Claims Adjuster?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
I get so many calls from injured workers who say the workers’ compensation insurance claims adjuster or their “case manager” will not return their calls. Worse yet, many of them tell me that when they do finally get to speak with someone, they are not treated very kindly. It is very sad but if you …
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