There are very bad and some very good vocational rehabilitation counselors
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We tell our clients to completely cooperate with their vocational rehabilitation counselor. The 2 main reasons are they could find you a job you would like and give them no excuse to cut off your check. Unfortunately there are many very bad vocational rehabilitation counselors. I also know some very good ones. The problem is …
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Keeping a copy of a job search log is paramount.
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Document, document, document. Keeping a copy of a job search log is paramount. If your claim is denied, it may be many months before you ever get to a hearing and you will not be able to remember where you’ve looked for jobs, what activities you’ve done, and so forth. It is best to document …
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WHAT EVERY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLIENT SHOULD KNOW
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Insurance companies do not pay money willingly. The insurance company can be expected to thoroughly investigate the facts of the accident, the claim for medical treatment, and any past injuries or claims. It will obtain copies of all past medical records. The insurance company may hire a private investigator to take video of any physical …
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What is covered during Initial consultation with your Workers Compensation attorney
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1. During the interview with the client, an attorney should obtain: a. Basic facts – To include the name, address, telephone number(s), social security number, marital status and dependent(s), date of birth, occupation and wages, as well as the name and address of the employer and the employer’s insurance carrier. b. Client’s statement …
Reasons why you may desire to settle your case
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Whether your case is contested or uncontested, there may come a time when it is in your best interest to settle your workers’ compensation claim. There are many reasons why you may desire to settle: the risk of litigation, to avoid having to deal with the insurance carrier, the desire to manage your own medical …
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Can you sue a company after suffering work related injury after 2 years has passed since the incident happen?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
If you are an employee, your only recourse is workers’ compensation. In Virginia, you must file a Claim Form within 2 years from the date of accident or you are barred. There are exceptions, so you should talk to a Workers’ compensation attorney to find out if any may apply in your case. Also, in …
Permanent and Total Incapacity Compensation
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Permanent and Total Incapacity Compensation Entitlement: Total and permanent incapacity for work is defined by Virginia regulations as “the loss of both hands, both arms, both feet, both legs, both eyes, or any injury for all practical purposes resulting in total paralysis.” If the incapacity is due to paralysis, that must be determined by the …
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Michigan Supreme Court Likely to Overturn Kreiner v. Fischer with McCormick v. Carrier
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Seriously injured auto accident victims who’ve been told they have no case may have a second chance for pain and suffering lawsuits sometime between Friday and Monday, when the Michigan Supreme Court will finally release its anticipated decision in Rodney McCormick v. Larry Carrier and Allied Automotive Group, Indemnitor of General Motors Corp. (Docket No. …
Why should I hire a personal injury attorney?
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Have recently been injured due to acts of someone else’s negligence? Have you suffered a loss so late because of someone? Think you deserve a reasonable compensation for the same? If so, it is time to seek advice from a personal injury attorney. The situations in which they can claim compensation includes a car accident, …
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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR MY WORKERS” COMPENSATION CASE?
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SO YOU’RE ASKING YOURSELF, DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? Hiring a lawyer can cause some stress because for most of us it’s a very unfamiliar process. People want to make sure the lawyer understands the issues and will work hard to represent their interests. You must weigh the benefits versus the cost of hiring a …
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