Reporting Your Work Injury Correctly
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps
Many injured workers that I talk to have to perform repetitive tasks at work. The current workers’ compensation laws in Virginia do NOT cover work injuries that are caused by repetitive motion (with the exception of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome), so many work injuries are denied. To have a work injury by accident, in most situations, …
Should I Report Minor Injuries to my Employer?
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Workers' Compensation Benefits
The best way to make sure that you receive compensation when you sustain an injury is to promptly report all accidents, even minor injuries, to your employer, as minor injuries can turn into major injuries, on occasion. Also, while there are honest employers who will help employees receive workers’ compensation benefits, these employers seem to …
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Why the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Wants a Recorded Statement
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps
What should I do when the workers’ compensation insurance company wants me to give a written or recorded statement? After an accident (especially accidents involving serious injuries or death) you can expect the workers’ compensation insurance company to be calling you so they can take a “statement.” There is a reason they are in such …
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