The Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer
What is the cost of a workers compensation lawyer? Well, my office tries first to educate injured workers so they can help themselves. How the Injured Workers Law Firm Operates My office talks to a lot of folks every day, even people that are not “officially” clients. We do this because we are ADVOCATES FOR …
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Is Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney in Virginia Expensive?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Hiring A Lawyer
Video Transcript One of their biggest concerns an injured worker has is can I afford a workers compensation attorney or not. First, all attorneys that I know who do workers compensation offer an initial free consultation. I go a step further and offer a free strategic plan after our first meeting. So it’s in your …
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Should I Use a Specialist in My Workers Compensation Case?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Hiring A Lawyer
Video Transcript People have asked me if they should use their local general practice attorney or a friend of the family who is an attorney for their workers compensation case. As someone who handles only workers compensation claims, I believe it is extremely important that if you are going to hire an attorney, you hire …
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Should I Use My Personal Injury Attorney to Handle My Workers Compensation Case?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Non-Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Video Transcript It is not uncommon for people who are injured on the job to also have a personal injury claim or an auto accident claim. A lot of these people are unsure if they should use their personal injury attorney to handle their workers compensation case, as well. If the personal injury lawyer is …
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What Is an Intake Paralegal and Why Do I Need to Speak With Her?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer
Sometimes folks get a little frustrated when they call an attorney’s office and can’t speak to the attorney right away, so I wanted to let you all in on the inner workings of my office and how my IWLF team operates! I have an Intake Paralegal, Sheena, who is specially trained to help folks who …
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Michele Lewane – Listed in Super Lawyers
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
We are thrilled to announce that our very own principal attorney, Michele Lewane, has been selected to be included in the listing of Super Lawyers! The selection process is not a simple one and includes a patented, multi-phase selection process of peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. Candidates are evaluated on twelve indicators of …
I’ve Had It! I Want to Fire My Attorney!
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer
I get a lot of calls from injured workers who are frustrated and they want to fire their attorney. When I say frustrated, I mean ready to snap. Most of the complaints I hear are similar. Let me be clear folks, workers compensation is not a fun process. Whether you have an attorney on your …
When to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer, Non-Workers’ Compensation Benefits
A work-related injury can be devastating to you and your family. You may be saving for a home, worried about paying for the kids to go to school, or saving for retirement. In an instant, a work-related injury can change all of your plans. Workers’ compensation is there to get you the medical treatment you …
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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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Being an Advocate for Injured Workers Makes the Difference!
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm
Being advocates for injured workers is what makes a huge difference between the Injured Workers Law Firm and any other run of the mill attorney’s office. My goal is to help all injured workers even if they don’t need to hire an attorney. I have seen first-hand how big insurance companies can take advantage of people …
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