What Is Taking My Workers’ Compensation Claim So Long?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Main Takeaways: Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Virginia is an imperfect and SLOW process. When an insurance company requests a second opinion, they will not approve any new treatment until the second opinion is performed and the adjuster is able to review the independent doctor’s evaluation. if you haven’t filed a Claim Form with the …
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17 Things Injured Workers Law Firm Will Do to Assist in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Settlement
Once a client has retained us, they want to know “What’s next?” Well, the answer to that question is a long one. Here is a break down of what goes on in my office once you sign our Retainer Agreement and formally hire Injured Workers Law Firm to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. …
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Workers Compensation Appeal?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer
If only I had a penny for every time I heard this question! First of all, let’s clarify what we mean when we are talking about an appeal. If you have been to a hearing at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and have been denied benefits by Opinion of the Commission and want to file an appeal …
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Consider your Sources!!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
People contact my office all the time and tell me that their sister/father/aunt/mailman told them ______________ (insert something outrageous here – my case is worth 10 million dollars, I get paid for pain and suffering, I ‘m going to sue my employer, my boss can’t fire me because I was injured at work) and then they …
What to Expect at a Hearing for a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer
If your workers’ compensation claim, or some portion of your claim, has been denied by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, you will likely be going to a hearing before a workers’ compensation Deputy Commissioner at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. Too often, injured workers call my office in a panic because they are going to …
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Nurse Case Managers and VA Workers’ Comp Claim: Watch these Signs
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
If you have been assigned a nurse case manager after suffering serious workplace injuries, do not assume that you are in good hands. You may benefit by acquiring the assistance of a Virginia Workers’ Compensation lawyer, specifically a lawyer who understands Virginia disability law. The Trouble with Some Nurse Case Managers Consider this scenario: You …
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WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE ADJUSTER HIRES PRIVATE DETECTIVE
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
Q: I think someone is following me. Would a workers’ compensation insurance adjuster hire a private detective to follow me? A: Yes. When your injury is serious enough that it requires you to be out of work for an extended period of time, you almost certainly will be under surveillance by a private detective who …
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What Will Happen, if I Fail to Inform My Doctor if My Injury is Affecting My Ability to Work?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
Insurance companies will not believe that your injury affects your ability to work just because you say so. If your injury is affecting your ability to work, it is important to mention such a problem to your health care provider. Get a copy of your disability slip at each office visit.
What makes us different then other law firms?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
WE ARE DIFFERENT My firm is different from a typical workers’ compensation law firm. We do not take a large volume of cases and settle them cheaply without any intention of taking the cases to a hearing. Also, many times, clients come to us with cases for which they are clearly entitled to a recovery. …
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Why Hire an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyer ?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
Why Does an Attorney for the Insurance Company Says Going Up Against an Inexperienced Attorney is Like “Shooting Fish in a Barrel.” These same inexperienced lawyers believe that on the morning of trial, the insurance company will suddenly come to its senses and realize that the case is worth three times what it previously offered. …
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