Knee Injury at Work in Virginia
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work, Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Knee Injury at Work in Virginia I talk to several people who have suffered a Virginia workplace knee injury. Knee injuries can be very painful and can sometimes take several visits to the doctor or diagnostic testing to properly diagnose. To read about the types of workers compensation benefits you can receive if you have …
Sciatica Pain After Work Injury in Virginia
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work, Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Sciatica Pain After Work Injury in Virginia Many on-the-job injuries cause workers to suffer from sciatic pain. Sciatica is not a diagnosis, but a symptom; meaning that something more is happening within the body that is causing your sciatic pain. You can experience sciatic pain caused by many different things. I found this list (below) …
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My Employer Won’t Let Me Come to Work While I’m on Light Duty – What Do I Do?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
My Employer Won’t Let Me Come to Work While I’m on Light-Duty – What Do I Do? First of all, if your employer won’t let you come to work while you’re on light duty restrictions, don’t take it personally. Many employers out there simply don’t offer light-duty work, and others may have some light-duty work …
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What to Do if Employer Says to Come Back to Work But My Doctor Has Me on Light Duty?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
Confused about how to handle your light duty work restrictions in your Virginia Workers Compensation case? We got answers! Your doctor will give you a very specific work status: Full Duty – The doctor has released you to return to work with no limitations Out of Work – The doctor has written you a note …
What is Vocational Rehabilitation in a Virginia Workers Compensation Case?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
When you’ve been injured at work, you should have a Virginia workers compensation attorney on your side to help guide you through the process. For many injured employees, there will come a point when the doctor says you’re able to return to work on light or modified duty capacity. If you are not able to …
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I Can NEVER Go Back to My Job After Being Injured
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
If you can never go back to your job after being injured at work… YOU NEED A LAWYER – IT’S THAT SIMPLE. Work injuries can be serious; so serious that sometimes you can’t go back to doing your regular job – ever! You may even be facing a whole new career path, or NEVER returning …
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What Medical Documentation Do I Need for My Virginia Work Injury Case?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
Medical Documentation is KEY for your Virginia Work Injury Case Accurate and precise documentation from your medical provider is curtailed to your claim and can oftentimes be the determining factor as to whether or not you are entitled to medical care and lost wages under the Virginia Workers Compensation System. So What do I Need …
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Does My Employer Have to Hold My Job?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Returning To Work
Most people injured on the job will return to work quickly. However, there are some who do not. They may return eventually, but it will take some time, particularly if the injury was catastrophic or if surgery is needed. Those people are, understandably, concerned about whether they will have a job when they are able …
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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CHEATED OUT OF BENEFITS – FIRED MY FIRST DAY BACK ON THE JOB?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Returning To Work, Workers' Compensation Benefits
How can my employer cheat me out of my benefits by giving me light duty work and then firing me on my first day back on the job? Virginia case law has held that, when your employer gives you light duty work to do that’s within your work restrictions given by your workers’ compensation treating …
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