Can you prove an injury by accident in your WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
Workers’ compensation is a “No-Fault” remedy created by statute. Negligence on the part of the employer or a co-employee is not an issue. Workers’ compensation statutes and case law have changed the nature of workers’ compensation and have carved out numerous exceptions. There are numerous written materials on the legal issues surrounding workers’ compensation and …
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WHAT EVERY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLIENT SHOULD KNOW
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
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
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
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 …
ON YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW WITH A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
Always have your lawyer present at your first interview with the vocational rehabilitation specialist. One of the main purposes of vocational rehabilitation counselors is to wear down the worker and harass the worker to the extent that he or she becomes willing to settle the workers’ compensation claim cheaply. They create a lot of busy …
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Filing for Social Security can hurt your Work Comp case
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
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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Reasons why you may desire to settle your case
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
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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Brain Injury survivors in Virginia have “Safety Net” for Case Management
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Brain injury is often called the “silent epidemic” due to the large number of people it impacts with little public awareness as to its devastating effects. In the Metro Richmond area, over 36,000 people are currently living with a disability resulting from a brain injury. While brain injuries range from mild injuries, often referred to …
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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 …
How do you know when you were injured
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Injured Workers Law Firm, Uncategorized
We will consult doctors to determine whether the injury was consistent with an accident or with a chronic and long-term injury. You need a doctor to state that it was a new injury from the work accident or the work accident aggravated an old injury. Describing shoulder pain can be difficult. The nature of the …
Permanent and Total Incapacity Compensation
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Workers' Compensation Benefits
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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