Do Workman’s Comp Settlements Work?
Most people who find themselves involved in a workers’ compensation case because of an injury at work eventually find themselves considering a settlement. It may very well be in your best interest to accept a settlement offer, especially if you have mounting bills or reason to believe that you might lose if your case advances …
Injured Workers in Virginia Deserve Access to Necessary Opioid Medications
For individuals who get hurt on the job, dealing with the pain is often one of the most challenging aspects of the recovery process. Opioid medications can provide much-needed relief; but, due to the nationwide opioid epidemic – which has hit portions of Virginia particularly hard – many injured workers are finding it difficult to …
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Will My Workers Compensation Insurance Company Spy on Me?
The short answer is, yes. This is a common practice. Private Investigators and What They Do Sometimes, the insurance company will send a private investigator to monitor you and your activity level, as well as what activities you are taking part in during your free time. Your worker’s compensation insurance company relies on the answers …
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Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
The Top Five Reasons Your Workers Compensation Claim was Denied & How to Appeal
Workers’ compensation insurance companies make the initial determination as to whether your work injury claim is approved or denied. The insurance companies like to deny work injury claims all the time – sometimes for a valid reason but most of the time because the insurance companies are hoping injured workers will just take their word …
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An Insurance Investigator Comes Clean – “One Man’s Opinion”
I just read an article that a workers compensation advocacy group posted that was by a man who spent 30 years as an insurance investigator for a workers compensation insurance company. While it is unclear exactly which state or states he operated in, the insight he reveals is horrifying! The writer talks about how the …
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The Top 4 Mistakes to Avoid During a Deposition
Basically, you will be sitting down with the attorney for the insurance company, your attorney (if you have one), and a court reporter who will type a transcript of all the testimony given that day. Testimony is given under oath and will be presented at the hearing to determine whether or not an individual is …
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Your Mailing Address Can Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim!
Now-a-days, many people opt for using a P.O. Box to receive their mail. Also, you may be moving around a lot and have your mail sent to a family member’s home. Sounds harmless, right? WRONG! For those of you collecting a lost wage check from the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, having your check mailed to a …
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Injuries Covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation
If you are injured at work, you should inform your employer immediately. Your employer should have workers’ compensation coverage, which means you will be covered for your injuries. Coverage often includes medical bills and any missed work time due to the injury. Most injuries are covered, except for those caused under certain circumstances. There are …
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Dirty Tricks to Avoid During the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
When you file a Virginia Workers’ Comp claim, you’re dealing with both your employer and their insurance company. Both of these parties may be a hindrance during the Workers’ Compensation claims process, but the insurance companies are notorious for certain “dirty tricks” they use to reduce or deny your claim. Filing your claim for Workers’ …
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