Why Use a Specialist for a Hand Injury?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
Why Use a Specialist for a Hand Injury? by Dr. Stephen J. Leibovic M.D. – Virginia Hand Center We often don’t realize how important our hands are until they are injured. Whether you are an office worker, plumber, carpenter, or machinist, you depend on your hands and arms to earn a livelihood. Our hands are …
How to Fill Out a Virginia Workers Compensation Claims Form
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, First Steps
Update: In January of 2019 the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission released an updated Claims Form. This article has been updated to reflect those changes. Download the Claim Form by clicking here. When injured in an accident at work, you want to receive the proper compensation benefits based on your injuries, lost wages, and needed medical …
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Who Do I Need to Tell About My Injury?
Posted by Lorraine D'Angelo | First Steps
So, you have been hurt at work. Who do you need to tell? There are three very important people or entities that you have to tell about your injury. Your Supervisor The first thing person you want to tell is a supervisor where you work, and do this as soon as possible. (Your own supervisor …
Virginia Workers Compensation Claims – Fiction vs. Fact
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I wanted to do just a quick little Virginia workers compensation claims fiction vs. fact for folks as a quick reminder about some of the misconceptions and flawed information that injured workers can sometimes get about dealing with the workers compensation claim process. I’m debunking some of the fiction surrounding Virginia work injury claims! Myths …
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Can Your Employer Fire You for Being Injured on the Job?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps, Returning To Work
Main Takeaways: If you were fired as retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the employer. Some companies show their disapproval of the use of worker’s compensation by blatant discrimination or even unjust termination of employment. Not only is it wrong, it’s illegal. If you are …
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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I get a lot of calls from folks about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS) and they want to know if they can be covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits. The confusion that they have is that Virginia work injury laws do not cover repetitive motion injuries, but CTS is the one exception (but this answer …
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Having Trouble With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer
If your claim for Virginia workers’ compensation benefits has been denied by the insurance carrier need to understand what steps to take in order to get medical treatment for your work injuries and to get the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) involved in your case so you can have a hearing if necessary. This process …
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Virginia Workers Compensation Payments: How Much and How to Calculate
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Main takeaways: Benefits are limited Benefits are calculated based on a math formula Benefits are paid based on a percentage Virginia sets a minimum and maximum compensation rate How Long Will You Be Able to Get Your Lost Wages Checks? The answer, in general, is up to 500 weeks, and that’s about 9 and 1/2 …
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The Top Five Reasons Your Workers Compensation Claim was Denied & How to Appeal
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps
Workers’ compensation insurance companies make the initial determination as to whether your work injury claim is approved or denied. The insurance companies like to deny work injury claims all the time – sometimes for a valid reason but most of the time because the insurance companies are hoping injured workers will just take their word …
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Can You Sue Your Employer for a Work Injury?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
A workplace injury, especially a painful or disabling one, can leave you reeling. You may want to know all your available options so you can claim all the benefits you are entitled to. An option many people consider and ask me about is if they can forego workers compensation benefits and sue their employer so …
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