The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is NOT on Your Side!
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm
I talk to a lot of injured workers in Virginia. Some I represent and some I do not represent. There seems to be a misconception out there among Virginians that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) is advocating for them and is there to protect their rights as an injured worker. This is not the …
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Workers’ Compensation Rules Are Different by State!
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I get a lot of calls from injured workers who were injured in _______ (New York, Texas, Vermont – you get the picture) and they have questions because they recently moved to Virginia and want to know what they need to do next and how this affects their claim. The truth is, it depends on …
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Consider your Sources!!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
People contact my office all the time and tell me that their sister/father/aunt/mailman told them ______________ (insert something outrageous here – my case is worth 10 million dollars, I get paid for pain and suffering, I ‘m going to sue my employer, my boss can’t fire me because I was injured at work) and then they …