Forklift Safety Can Prevent Virginia Work Injury Claims
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
Based on reports from the National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities Surveillance System, 100 people die each year because of forklift accidents. A forklift injury can be serious or even fatal so it’s essential that you know and follow the safety precautions of this machine. Prevention is key in avoiding serious injury. 15 Forklift Safety Tips to …
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Psychological Injuries Are Not Covered Unless you Have a PHYSICAL Injury First!
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
There seems to me a misconception out there among some workers that they can get workers’ compensation benefits for things like stress, depression, or anxiety. The truth is that, in Virginia, workers’ compensation benefits are only awarded for psychological injuries if the injured worker first has a PHYSICAL injury. For example, the State of Virginia …
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Can I get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even if the Accident was my Fault?
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Types Of Accidents, Workers' Compensation Benefits
You can get workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia even if the work injury was your fault. One of the things the Virginia workers’ compensation system got right is that it is a “no fault” system. This means that even if an your action or oversight contributed to your injury, you can still receive benefits. However, …
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Types of Pain After a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Working With A Doctor
Many of my clients who have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) not only have to deal with the complications that these types of injuries can lead to but they also experience a great deal of pain. Pain can be hard for people to describe so I wanted to share this list regarding identifying the different types …
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The Skin Grafting Procedure & After Care
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
I have provided the information below for any injured worker who may be facing a skin grafting procedure. As always, folks, this information is for education purposes only and is NEVER to be taken as medical opinion. Always consult your doctor before making any decisions. Skin Graft Procedure You will arrive at the hospital on the …
When Work Injuries Lead to Skin Grafting
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
Several of my clients who have suffered major burns from a work accident end up undergoing a skin grafting procedure to close a wound or to replace dead or damaged skin with new, healthy tissue. Facing a skin grafting procedure can be scary so I wanted to give some basic information on the different types …
All About Virginia Workers Compensation Death Benefits
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Types Of Accidents, Workers' Compensation Benefits
According to Virginia.gov, death benefits can be awarded to : “A surviving spouse, children under 18, children under 23 enrolled full time in an accredited education institution, parents in destitute circumstances or other qualifying dependents may be entitled to wage loss benefits. Death benefits include funeral expenses not to exceed $10,000 and transportation cost of …
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Preventing Muscle Injuries at Work
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
How can I prevent a muscle injuries at work? Scientific studies have shown that a heated muscle is less likely to be strained. This can be done by warming up before exercise. Start your workout with some light walking or jogging. Flexibility is also important in preventing injury and re-injury of an already strained muscle. …
Muscle Injuries on the Job
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
People with physically demanding jobs are often dealing with minor aches and pains, joint stiffness, and muscle injuries. Many people don’t report minor injuries, like muscle strains, for several reasons; however, a lot of folks will later discover that their injury is not healing on its own and they need to get medical care. Muscle …
5 Body Systems Affected by Work-Related Diseases and Illnesses in VA
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Types Of Accidents
You should consult immediately with a Virginia workplace injury attorney if you have been diagnosed with a disease or illness that you believe was caused by your job. You need an attorney who handles claims involving Workers’ Compensation. The physicians they choose to work with may not be on your side and instead, may try …
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