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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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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Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Workers Compensation Appeal?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer
If only I had a penny for every time I heard this question! First of all, let’s clarify what we mean when we are talking about an appeal. If you have been to a hearing at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and have been denied benefits by Opinion of the Commission and want to file an appeal …
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