A Nurse Case Manager Was Assigned to My Virginia Injury Claim
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With A Doctor, Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
The Breakdown The role of the Nurse Case Manager is to monitor your care and report back to the insurance adjuster Insist on a private examination with your doctor Never let the Nurse Case Manager change your treating doctor Let the doctor’s office know that if your treatment or recovery is being discussed, you would …
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Virginia Workers Compensation Forced Settlement
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
Settlement can have several attractive elements if you have been injured at work. However, if you are going to settle, you need to make sure this is the best option for you. Talking to an experienced Virginia workers compensation lawyer can help you determine if settlement may, or may not, be a good option for …
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What Is the Importance of Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim Correctly?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Injured Workers Law Firm
If you get injured or fall ill while performing your work duties, Virginia law provides that you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that cover your medical bills and part of your lost income. Getting these benefits begins with you reporting your injury or illness to your employer and filing a claim per the …
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Update – Virginia Workers Compensation Coverage for COVID-19
Posted by Michele Lewane | Covid-19
This past year has been overwhelming for a lot of us. The COVID-19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc on our nation and affected the lives of so many. I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people exposed to COVID-19 at work, been gravely ill, and they just don’t know where to turn for help. The …
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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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Who’s Who in a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Case
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
Who’s Who in a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Case If you have been injured on the job and are pursuing Virginia workers’ compensation benefits, you are going to be coming into contact with a lot of people who are involved in the administration of your benefits. Make sure you know who is who, and what role …
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5 Ways to Protect your Virginia Workers Comp Claim from Private Investigators
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
Virginia workplace injury attorneys often warn employees that when they file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation claim, insurance companies may hire a private investigator (PI) to try to find damaging evidence. Even when your injuries and motives are completely legitimate, if you don’t know the Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws or don’t have a workplace injury attorney …
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Good vs. Bad Nurse Case Managers for Virginia Work Injuries
Posted by Michele Lewane | Injured Workers Law Firm, Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
Good vs. Bad Nurse Case Managers for Virginia Work Injuries There’s a good chance that a Nurse Case Manager may be assigned to you after you suffer serious workplace injuries in Virginia. To ensure that your legal rights are protected, you should have a Workers’ Compensation attorney with a background in Virginia disability law review …
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Do NOT Let Adjusters, Case Managers or Vocational Counselors Into Your Home
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
I’ve talked to several injured workers in Virginia lately who have mentioned to me that either a case manager, vocational counselor, or adjuster has come to their home recently to talk about their case. Listen up folks – don’t let people who work for the insurance company into your home! This puts you in a …
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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 …