Having Trouble With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer
If your claim for Virginia workers’ compensation benefits has been denied by the insurance carrier need to understand what steps to take in order to get medical treatment for your work injuries and to get the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) involved in your case so you can have a hearing if necessary. This process …
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Virginia Workers’ Compensation is a Slow Process
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Virginia workers’ compensation can be a painfully slow process. I’m not trying to frighten anyone but, as an injured worker, you need to know what to expect when dealing with this process. Also, there are several processes within the process – a claim has to be formally approved or denied before a hearing can be …
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Workers’ Compensation Deputy Commissioners
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?
Workers compensation cases are not heard by judges at the local courthouse. The judge in your Virginia workers compensation case is called a Deputy Commissioner and he or she will have the power to do several things in order to properly determine the outcome of your case. Most commonly, you will see workers compensation Deputy …
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Will I Have to Go to Court if I File a Workers Compensation Claim?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
You will likely have to go to a court hearing if your workers compensation claim is denied. If the injured worker and the workers compensation insurance company are not able to resolve the issues in the claim, then the matter can be scheduled for a hearing before the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. The Deputy Commissioner …
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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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Different Levels of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Hearings & Appeals Process
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is divided into 4 divisions that have different functions. Read on to learn how this process works. Deputy Commissioner – (Division 1) If any part of your claim has been contested (for example, if the insurance carrier refuses to cover your medical care or pay your lost wages) a hearing …
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8 Things to Know If You Are Going to a Workers Compensation Hearing
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Workers' Compensation Benefits
You will need to be present at the workers compensation hearing. In most cases, the Deputy Commissioner who will be hearing your case will want to hear your testimony in person about how your injury occurred and what took place following your injury. The defense attorney is not your friend. The defense attorney (attorney for the workers’ …
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You CAN Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even if an Adjuster Says you Can’t!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
We receive so many calls from injured workers who are frustrated with the insurance adjuster on their case who has told them that they are not covered or their claim was denied. I can’t say it enough – FILE YOUR CLAIM FORM WITH THE VIRGINIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION! This is how you dispute the insurance company’s denial …
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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 Is Taking My Workers’ Compensation Claim So Long?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Main Takeaways: Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Virginia is an imperfect and SLOW process. When an insurance company requests a second opinion, they will not approve any new treatment until the second opinion is performed and the adjuster is able to review the independent doctor’s evaluation. if you haven’t filed a Claim Form with the …
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