The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is NOT on Your Side!
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm
I talk to a lot of injured workers in Virginia. Some I represent and some I do not represent. There seems to be a misconception out there among Virginians that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) is advocating for them and is there to protect their rights as an injured worker. This is not the …
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8 Things to Know If You Are Going to a Workers Compensation Hearing
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Benefits
You will need to be present at the workers compensation hearing. In most cases, the Deputy Commissioner who will be hearing your case will want to hear your testimony in person about how your injury occurred and what took place following your injury. The defense attorney is not your friend. The defense attorney (attorney for the workers’ …
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Meet Nelson & our Friends at The Mill House
Posted by Michele Lewane | Injured Workers Law Firm, News, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I’ve been posting a lot about brain injuries and how devastating they can be, so I wanted to share something positive with you on that note. Meet Nelson Martin Nelson came to the Injured Workers’ Law Firm from The Mill House across the street. The Mill House is a part of Community Brain Injury Services …
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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. …
Can I get a second opinion in a Richmond workers’ compensation case?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
A Workers’ Compensation benefits attorney in Richmond can be helpful managing your claim or answering any questions you may have along the way. One thing he or she may tell you is that you have the right to get a second opinion in a worker’s comp case. Just as your employer has rights, such as …
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Workers’ Compensation Claim Fraud Explained by Workers’ Comp Attorney in Richmond
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
A workers’ compensation claim can be denied because it appears fraudulent. Learn why this is a case from this explanation by a workers’ comp attorney in Richmond at the Injured Workers’ Law Firm. How Fraud Affects Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’ compensation is an insurance coverage that is designed to protect employees in the workplace. However, …
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Who pays for Richmond, Va. Workers’ Compensation?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorneys can help to clarify any confusion regarding the Workers’ Comp process. Ensure that you hire a reputable Workers’ Comp lawyer when searching for legal representation. There are many rumors regarding who pays benefits when an employee is injured on the job. While some believe that the government is responsible for making …
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Back Work Injury Protection: Tips to Remain Safe and Healthy as a Nurse
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
Back injuries are one of the most common work injury threats to nurses, affecting thousands every year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 12 percent of nurses leave the profession due to a back injury. With the already existing shortage of nurses, it’s important to stress safety and injury prevention in the …
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Needle Stick Work Injury: How to Protect Yourself in the Nursing Field
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
Needle stick injuries aren’t just painful for healthcare workers; they’re life threatening. A needle stick injury from a used syringe or needle can carry blood-borne pathogens, infecting the victim with disease-ridden microorganisms that can cause HIV, hepatitis and other serious conditions. According to the American Nursing Association, 64 percent of nurses report being accidentally stuck …
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Richmond Power Tool Accidents and Workers’ Compensation
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Power tool accidents account for many injuries as well as many Workers’ Compensation claims filed by Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorneys. Almost all cases of power tool injuries could have been prevented with a bit of safety knowledge and common sense. They account for eight percent of industrial accidents. This sounds like a small number; however, …
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