Should I Settle My Virginia Workers Compensation Claim?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
People often contact my office because they are not sure if they should settle their workers compensation claim. There are major differences on how to move forward on your claim which depends on whether you want to keep your “lifetime” medical benefits or, if not, you want to settle your case. BE INFORMED! If you …
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How to Protect Yourself After a Virginia Work Injury PART 2
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
Now you are ready to complete the “Request for Benefits” section and formally request that your injuries and your benefits be recognized by the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission and protected by way of an Award Order. This section also states “I need assistance obtaining the following benefits. If the benefits are denied, this form will …
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Why You May Want to Settle Your Virginia Workers Compensation Case
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
SETTLEMENTS AND OTHER LUMP SUM BENEFITS Whether your Virginia workers compensation case is contested or uncontested, there may come a time when it is in your best interest to settle your workers’ compensation claim. 4 Reasons Why You May Desire to Settle: Litigation It can be risky, expensive, and time-consuming. If a hearing does not …
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Can I get Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits for PTSD?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD can be a long-term mental health reaction to witnessing or experiencing one …
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LiveLifeBig Podcast
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
In May 2019, Michele Lewane was invited to Fairfax, Virginia to be interviewed by her colleague and friend, Ben Glass, on his Live Life Big Podcast. There’s a lot of experience in the room when Ben Glass and Michele Lewane sit down to talk about battling it out in the Virginia legal trenches. On the …
Updates to the Status of Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19 in Virginia
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
What If I Think I Got COVID-19 At Work? Our office is getting a lot of calls from folks who believe they have gotten COVID-19 due to their work environment, most specifically those in the healthcare field. Currently, Virginia does not have an exception for these folks extending worker’s compensation benefits to them. The present …
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Can I get workers’ compensation even if the accident was my fault?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
Many injured workers think if they are at fault for the accident which caused their injuries, it will not be not covered by workers’ compensation. However, that is not necessarily true. If you are injured in an accident, even if the accident is your fault, it can still be covered under workers’ compensation. Negligence does …
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Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable in Virginia?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from injured workers is: are my workers compensation benefits taxable? In general, the answer is no. We will discuss what this means for wage loss benefits, medical benefits, settlements, and Social Security. Wage Loss Benefits Wage loss benefits are not taxable for workers who are out …
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Not Happy With Your Workers Comp Settlement? What You Should Do
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
Have you been offered a workers’ comp settlement that you’re not sure about? It’s not uncommon for insurance companies to offer settlements in some types of claims before you’ve even had the chance to speak with a lawyer. You might also be in a situation where you’ve been representing yourself, planning on taking the regular …
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Are Virginia Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as with most legal issues, the answer is really not so simple. There are two parts to workers’ compensation benefits. These include medical treatment and lost wage benefits (or indemnity benefits.) The …
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