Beware of Insurance Adjuster When Settling Your Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim
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One of the biggest mistakes you can make in settling a workers’ comp claim is trusting that the insurance adjuster will do the right thing. You might not realize, however, that insurance adjusters get bonuses and recognition when they save the company money. This is typically done by downplaying injuries and denying claims. Therefore, you …
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Va. Third-Party Personal Injury Compensation Claims vs. Workers’ Comp Claims
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If you’ve been hurt in a work-related accident, you’re probably wondering what forms of legal recourse you have. If there was another party partly responsible for your injuries, you may be considering whether to file a third-party personal injury compensation claim or a traditional work injury compensation claim. You’ll need to speak directly to an …
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Impact of a Third-Party Claim When Receiving Workers’ Compensation in Virginia
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It may be in your best interest to consult a Virginia Workers’ Comp lawyer when you are filing a Workers’ Comp claim. You may have rights that you aren’t aware of, including the ability to seek litigation against another party. When you experience a work injury in Virginia, you can usually expect to qualify for …
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Obtaining a Disability Rating for Loss of Use of Body Part Claims in Virginia
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After suffering an injury that results in the complete or partial permanent loss of use of a body part, injured workers in Virginia have the right to what’s known as permanent partial disability benefits. These benefits are calculated based upon the workers’ previous weekly income, the injured body part, and the disability rating they receive …
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15 Body Parts Eligible for Loss of Use Virginia Workers’ Compensation
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After suffering a work-related injury that results in the permanent loss of use of a body part, you may be entitled to a period of compensation based upon your previous wages, the affected body part and how complete the loss of use is. This type of Virginia Workers’ Compensation is known as permanent partial disability …
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How to Report Employer Workman’s Comp Fraud
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If you’ve suffered a work injury in Virginia and your employer has committed workman’s comp fraud you might not receive the benefits you’re legally entitled to. If this happens, a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney can help you file a claim to take legal action against your employer. In the meantime, you should also report workman’s …
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10 Signs of Employer Workman’s Comp Fraud after Work Injury in Virginia
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When you’re on the job or before you start a new position, you should always be on the lookout for signs of workman’s comp fraud in the workplace. If you believe your employer isn’t following the law you should report workman’s comp fraud and get help from a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney to make sure …
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5 Tips to Maximize Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claims Recovery
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After a serious work injury, your first thought is likely whether or not your accident is eligible for Workers’ Compensation claims benefits. To determine restitution, contact an attorney to assess your case. 5 Tips to Fight for your Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim Report your injury to your supervisor immediately. Even if you don’t think you …
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5 Ways to Protect your Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim from Private Investigators
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VA workplace injury attorneys often warn employees that when they file a Virginia Workers’ Comp claim, insurance companies may hire a private investigator (PI) to try to find damaging evidence. Even when your injuries and motives are completely legitimate, if you don’t know the Workers’ Comp laws or don’t have a workplace injury attorney to …
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3 “Secrets” Virginia Workers’ Comp Insurance Companies Try to Keep from You
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As a hardworking, honest employee, you may be surprised to learn that insurance companies are not really on your side. But rest assured, workplace injury attorneys know full well that adjusters have an arsenal of tricky strategies to use against those who suffer workplace injuries. An attorney in the field of Virginia Workers’ Comp will …
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