More on Fibromyalgia – Symptoms & Treatment
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
There is a lot of information out there on Fibromyalgia; however, not really any crystal clear answers. This condition, even with all the research being done, is still very much a medical mystery due to they wide array of symptoms people can encounter and they variety of treatments doctor are using to try and treat …
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Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, and Monoplegia
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
We all pretty much understand that a broken back can lead to paralysis of the legs but did you realize that it is not only that initial injury that is worrisome? The swelling and inflammation following the injury can cause additional damage and further paralysis. When we are talking about the paralysis of a body …
Alternative Care for Injuries or Illnesses (Part 1)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Working With A Doctor
Alternatives to traditional medical care are available to injured workers. HOWEVER, most often, workers’ compensation insurance carriers will not pay for these treatments because some of them are not medically proven, or they have produced inconsistencies in results or effectiveness, or the treatment does not have sufficient scientific proof to be comparable to traditional modern …
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Pros and Cons of Lump-Sum Settlements and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I get calls from people wondering about the benefits and downfalls of settling their workers’ compensation claim versus keeping their lifetime medical benefits. So, as an experienced Richmond workers’ compensation attorney I wanted to share this information and, hopefully, help some of you out there by making you aware of the differences between keeping your …
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