Pros y Contras de los Acuerdos de Suma Global y los Beneficios Médicos de Por Vida
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Recibo llamadas de personas que se preguntan acerca de los beneficios y desventajas de resolver su reclamo de compensación laboral versus mantener sus beneficios médicos de por vida. Así que, como un experimentado abogado de compensación laboral en Richmond, quería compartir esta información y, con suerte, ayudar a algunos de ustedes por ahí al hacerles …
I Got injured in Virginia. Am I allowed to leave the state?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With A Doctor
I get this question a lot! Being injured in Virginia and having a Virginia workers’ compensation claim does not mean that you have to spend the rest of your life in Virginia in order to collect your benefits. This is one of those “it depends” type of situations and it really depends on what phase …
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6 Things you Need to Know When Your Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim is ACCEPTED
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
When your workers’ compensation claim is accepted and your medical care is being covered by the insurance company, there are still things you need to do: You still need to file a Claim Form form with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission to have your benefits formally recognized by the Commission. This is also to protect you against the …
Keeping Your Medical Benefits ACTIVE!!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With A Doctor
Having an Award Order for lifetime medical benefits through the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is only part of the struggle in the Virginia workers’ compensation process. Once the Commission awards you your benefits, it is up to you to keep them active. I tell people all the time to keep their benefits active because if …
What to Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Check Is Late
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Main Takeaways: When receiving a lost wage check from the insurance company, it is important to have an Award Order. An Award Order puts time limits on how late a check can be and allows you to claim a 20% penalty from the insurance carrier if the check is late. If you believe your check …
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Pros and Cons of Lump-Sum Settlements and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I get calls from people wondering about the benefits and downfalls of settling their workers’ compensation claim versus keeping their lifetime medical benefits. So, as an experienced Richmond workers’ compensation attorney I wanted to share this information and, hopefully, help some of you out there by making you aware of the differences between keeping your …
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