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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Why Should I Contact an Attorney When My Employer Pays My Wages and Medical Benefits After Being Hurt on the Job?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
There are several reasons why you should still contact a workers’ compensation attorney – even if you are receiving all of your benefits. First, just because they are paying your benefits now does not mean this will continue. The workers’ compensation insurance company can still cut off all of your benefits if you don’t know …
Often, a Work Injury Leads to High Blood Pressure
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With A Doctor
Many folks who experience a work injury on the job are in pain. Sadly, this can often be for long periods of time. As you may know, the workers’ compensation system is a slow process. Often, a person who is in constant pain can also suffer from high blood pressure and this can complicate the situation …
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Never Take Someone’s Word That Your Injury Will be Covered!
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I always get concerned when injured workers tell me that their employer (or the insurance carrier) has made them all these promises that they will be taken care of after a work injury. In fact, I had an injured worker call me today who had an injury several years ago. For conversation sake, we will …
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I Don’t Like My Workers Compensation Doctor. Can I See Someone Else Under My Regular Health Insurance Instead?
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With A Doctor
I Don’t Like My Workers Compensation Doctor. Can I See Someone Else Under My Regular Health Insurance Instead? Let me warn you folks, this is a slippery slope! I know, all too well, the stress and inconvenience a work injury can put on a person. Then, it is oftentimes compounded by the fact that the …
I Got injured in Virginia. Am I allowed to leave the state?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits, Working With A Doctor
I get this question a lot! Being injured in Virginia and having a Virginia workers’ compensation claim does not mean that you have to spend the rest of your life in Virginia in order to collect your benefits. This is one of those “it depends” type of situations and it really depends on what phase …
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6 Things you Need to Know When Your Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim is ACCEPTED
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
When your workers’ compensation claim is accepted and your medical care is being covered by the insurance company, there are still things you need to do: You still need to file a Claim Form form with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission to have your benefits formally recognized by the Commission. This is also to protect you against the …