The Ultimate Guide to Workers Compensation in Virginia by Michele Lewane
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Video Transcript I wanted to share with you the reason I wrote the Ultimate Guide to Workers Compensation in Virginia. I wrote the book because I’ve been handling workers compensation cases for over 25 years and, throughout that time, I have seen so many people being taken advantage of and not getting the benefits they …
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Is Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney in Virginia Expensive?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Hiring A Lawyer
Video Transcript One of their biggest concerns an injured worker has is can I afford a workers compensation attorney or not. First, all attorneys that I know who do workers compensation offer an initial free consultation. I go a step further and offer a free strategic plan after our first meeting. So it’s in your …
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Injured Workers Make After A Work Place Accident
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer
So many injured workers call me months after a work place accident because they did not want to have to seek legal counsel, did not want to upset their employer, or some other reason. By that time, the likelihood of a mistake having been made in the handling their workers compensation claim is high. So, …
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Your Rights After an Injury at Work
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps
Everyone asks me, “What are my rights?” I typically get this question at least once a week. There are some rights of injured workers that are simple, easy things to understand (like the right to hire an attorney). However, I really don’t like this question because while we all have rights, everyone’s situation is different. I …