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 …
17 Things Injured Workers Law Firm Will Do to Assist in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Settlement
Once a client has retained us, they want to know “What’s next?” Well, the answer to that question is a long one. Here is a break down of what goes on in my office once you sign our Retainer Agreement and formally hire Injured Workers Law Firm to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. …
Can the Bankruptcy Court Take my Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
This is a complicated question and each case is different. So, talk to your bankruptcy lawyer or workers’ compensation lawyer for the specific answer in your particular situation. Sadly, while some injured workers are waiting for their case to be resolved or for their settlement money to come in, they are so buried in debt …
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I Settled my Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim! Now What?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
When injured workers settle their Virginia workers’ compensation claim, they are sometimes frustrated to find out that there are some waiting periods involved before they receive their money. I always make it my policy to make sure my clients know what to expect at settlement but I know some folks opt to settle their case …
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Insurance Adjusters Are Highly Trained Adversaries
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
I have been representing injured workers against workers’ compensation insurance companies for the past 20 years. My office has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases during this time. By representing hundreds and hundreds of work accident victims over the years, I began to see how the insurance industry deals with victims after they begin …
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Consider your Sources!!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
People contact my office all the time and tell me that their sister/father/aunt/mailman told them ______________ (insert something outrageous here – my case is worth 10 million dollars, I get paid for pain and suffering, I ‘m going to sue my employer, my boss can’t fire me because I was injured at work) and then they …
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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