What is compensable claim under Virginia Law?
It is common for a worker to work all day long and then not suffer any problem until the next day when he cannot get out of bed. This type of claim is generally not compensable under Virginia Workers Comp Law for an injured worker. First, if you lift 50 pound widgets all day long …
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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR MY WORKERS” COMPENSATION CASE?
SO YOU’RE ASKING YOURSELF, DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? Hiring a lawyer can cause some stress because for most of us it’s a very unfamiliar process. People want to make sure the lawyer understands the issues and will work hard to represent their interests. You must weigh the benefits versus the cost of hiring a …
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How do I get the maximum/highest Recovery Possible?
YOUR FIRST PRIORITY – GETTING THE HIGHEST RECOVERY Your number one priority is to get the maximum/highest recovery possible. Under workers’ compensation, you are never made “whole,” so you need to make sure you get the most that you can to head off any financial or health disasters. There are two parts of getting the …
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Some Acronyms and Abbreviations to know for your Workers’ Comp Case
We are constantly trying to make certain our clients and injured workers’ for that matter, know what to know. It certainly doesn’t hurt to know the acronyms and abbreviations used in a workers’ compensation case. The more you know the more you are able to make the right decisions and discuss your issues with your …
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HOW BEST TO DEAL WITH A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Once you have permanent restrictions and you cannot go back to your former employment due to the restrictions, the insurance carrier may assign a vocational rehabilitation counselor to you. This person’s sole job is finding you employment as soon as possible to save the insurance company money by cutting off your workers’ compensation benefits. Their …
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What is going on at Virginia Workers’ Comp Commission??
Recently, there has been a big back up at the Workers Comp Commission which is causing longer than normal delays. The Commission is going “paperless”. The Virginia Beach office has completely transitioned and is the pilot program. One main technical glitch is that injured workers are filing claims for benefits before the insurance company has …
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Being forced to retire because of on the job injury
Question I worked for the sheriff’s office. I was injured during ground fighting that we had not been trained for. I injured my shoulder which required surgery. It was supposed to be a simple surgery but now I have a 7% loss. I was forced to retire. I am now on work comp but I …
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Improve posture at work | Richmond Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
The Morning Call has posted a few tips to help improve your posture while you are working. Having good posture helps your overall health and well being and can just make you feel better all the time. It makes you look better as well. Having correct posture is also important to help prevent those slow injuries that …
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