Do You Have a Self-Administered Medicare Set-Aside?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Settlement
If you are an injured worker who: Was injured in Virginia and has an open Virginia Workers Compensation Claim Is on Medicare, AND you have filed for Social Security (or are otherwise eligible for Medicare benefits) When you settle your Virginia workers compensation claim, you and the insurance company have to get approval from Medicare. This …
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Why Accept A Virginia Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
When you are faced with a life changing work injury, the decision to accept a workers’ compensation settlement can be a complicated one. There are pro’s and con’s on either side of the decision so I’ve put together the list below in order to educate injured workers of the benefits of accepting a workers’ compensation …
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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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Workers’ Compensation Terms – Part 5 – Other Lingo (Continued)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Accepted - Now What?, Claim Denied - Now What?, FAQ, First Steps
Remember folks – These additional benefits can affect your workers’ compensation claim in Virginia so if you have applied or even if you are thinking of applying for these benefits, consult your attorney first to prevent any potential problems! *Please remember these terms are provided to give you a clearer picture of what is going …
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