Virginia Workers Compensation Claims – Fiction vs. Fact
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
I wanted to do just a quick little Virginia workers compensation claims fiction vs. fact for folks as a quick reminder about some of the misconceptions and flawed information that injured workers can sometimes get about dealing with the workers compensation claim process. I’m debunking some of the fiction surrounding Virginia work injury claims! Myths …
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What Are the Time Limits for Making a Virginia Workers Compensation Claim?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, First Steps
Video Transcript There are so many deadlines and exceptions in a workers comp claim that it is really hard to explain Virginia workers compensation time limits in a general way for this video. The two most important deadlines are that you must notify your employer within 30 days of your injury and that you need to …
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Should I Use My Personal Injury Attorney to Handle My Workers Compensation Case?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, Non-Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Video Transcript It is not uncommon for people who are injured on the job to also have a personal injury claim or an auto accident claim. A lot of these people are unsure if they should use their personal injury attorney to handle their workers compensation case, as well. If the personal injury lawyer is …
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Beware of Phony Time Limits
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
“Help, my adjuster called and offered me a settlement and she said I have to respond to her by tomorrow or she’ll close my case!” I get calls like this from injured workers all the time. The injured worker is panicked because they don’t know if it is a fair settlement offer (most of the …
Top 6 Very Important Reasons Not to Go to Court on Your Own
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Claim Denied - Now What?, Hiring A Lawyer
There are several very important reasons not to go to a Virginia workers compensation hearing on your own. I hear that a lot of injured workers say that they are willing to “roll the dice” with the and represent themselves at a Virginia workers compensation hearing. They are afraid an attorney will cost them too much and …
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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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You CAN Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even if an Adjuster Says you Can’t!
Posted by Michele Lewane | Claim Denied - Now What?, First Steps, Hiring A Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Benefits
We receive so many calls from injured workers who are frustrated with the insurance adjuster on their case who has told them that they are not covered or their claim was denied. I can’t say it enough – FILE YOUR CLAIM FORM WITH THE VIRGINIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION! This is how you dispute the insurance company’s denial …
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The 5 Things you MUST Do After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
When you suffer a work injury, there can be a lot of confusion on what steps need to be taken and, sadly, employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies don’t always give injured workers the guidance they need to file their claim and request their benefits. I have compiled this list of steps for injured workers so …
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