Richmond Attorney Helps with Appeals Process in a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim
Reversing a denied Virginia Workers’ Compensation claim may seem like an impossible task. However, with qualified legal help, you may be able to do it. To learn what your rights are and if you would benefit from legal counsel, contact a Richmond, Virginia, attorney immediately. The appeals process can seem like a daunting endeavor. But …
Work Accidents and Injuries Covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation
Everyone is entitled to work in a safe environment; however, when work accidents occur, they have the potential to cause serious injuries. If you have recently sustained a work injury that requires medical treatment and time off of work, a qualified Richmond injury attorney can help you file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation claim in order …
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Seeking Workers’ Compensation Reversal? Get Help from a Richmond, Virginia, Attorney
You may have found that your claim for Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits has been denied. To learn if you have a chance at reversing that decision, you should consult with a Richmond, Virginia, attorney as soon as possible. There are several reasons why a Virginia Workers’ Compensation claim can be denied. Whether it’s insufficient evidence …
Virginia Injured Workers’ Compensation for Impaired Body Part
Injured workers can suffer a variety of serious and disabling injuries, and loss of the use of a body part is one of the most devastating accidents. Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws provide for certain durations of compensation for workers who suffer permanent loss of use, either full or partial, of a body part. If you …
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Top 5 Tips for Workers’ Compensation Cases after Workers Injury in VA
When you sustained a workers injury in Virginia, your first and second priorities should be to your health and your financial future. Speak with a Workers’ Comp attorney who has handled Workers’ Compensation cases similar to yours and who will ensure that your Workers’ Compensation application is fully intact, so as to minimize any obstacles …
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5 Body Systems Affected by Work-Related Diseases and Illnesses in VA
You should consult immediately with a Virginia workplace injury attorney if you have been diagnosed with a disease or illness that you believe was caused by your job. You need an attorney who handles claims involving Workers’ Compensation. The physicians they choose to work with may not be on your side and instead, may try …
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Virginia Workers’ Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
There are many “fake” diagnostic tests that are given to injured workers by WC doctors and P.T.s
Misrepresenting your actual activity level is also very costly. This can go both ways. There are many “fake” diagnostic tests that are given to injured workers by the workers’ compensation doctors and physical therapists. One test is called the Waddell test. These tests try to determine if you are faking your injury. Obviously, always give …
Keeping a copy of a job search log is paramount.
Document, document, document. Keeping a copy of a job search log is paramount. If your claim is denied, it may be many months before you ever get to a hearing and you will not be able to remember where you’ve looked for jobs, what activities you’ve done, and so forth. It is best to document …
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Filing for Social Security can hurt your Work Comp case
Whether your case is contested or uncontested, there may come a time when it is in your best interest to settle your workers’ compensation claim. There are many reasons why you may desire to settle: the risk of litigation, to avoid having to deal with the insurance carrier, the desire to manage your own medical …
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