5 Indicators That You Need To Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With A Doctor
First of all, let me just say, not everyone needs a lawyer. In many cases, you don’t necessarily need the involvement of workers’ compensation lawyer to obtain your benefits after a work injury. If your claim is accepted and medical care is being approved and (when applicable) lost wage benefits are being paid properly, you …
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The Doctor’s Statement of Causation
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Working With A Doctor
In Virginia workers compensation cases, the injured worker bears the burden of proof; meaning that you must prove to the insurance company and/or the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission that your injuries are a result of your work place accident. It is up to the injured worker to show that timely notice of the injury was …
Top 6 Very Important Reasons Not to Go to Court on Your Own
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer
There are several very important reasons not to go to a Virginia workers compensation hearing on your own. I hear that a lot of injured workers say that they are willing to “roll the dice” with the and represent themselves at a Virginia workers compensation hearing. They are afraid an attorney will cost them too much and …
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17 Things Injured Workers Law Firm Will Do to Assist in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Settlement
Once a client has retained us, they want to know “What’s next?” Well, the answer to that question is a long one. Here is a break down of what goes on in my office once you sign our Retainer Agreement and formally hire Injured Workers Law Firm to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. …