How to Calculate Your Virginia Workers Compensation Settlement
When you are considering accepting a settlement for your Virginia Workers Compensation Claim, you should really talk to a lawyer. Settlement is a complicated process and there is no magic number or magic formula for calculating the settlement value of your claim. I’ve compiled a list below to give you an idea of the things …
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Third-Party Personal Injury Compensation after a Virginia Work Injury
When you get injured at work, a lot of people think they have a lawsuit. This is not exactly the case. In most cases you will only have a workers compensation claim, this is a claim against the workers compensation insurance for benefits. Workers’ compensation is NOT a lawsuit against your employer. In order to …
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Having Trouble With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If your claim for Virginia workers’ compensation benefits has been denied by the insurance carrier need to understand what steps to take in order to get medical treatment for your work injuries and to get the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) involved in your case so you can have a hearing if necessary. This process …
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Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Though the most common types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation rules in Virginia are accidents, occupational diseases are also covered. For workers’ compensation purposes, an occupational disease is considered a disease that arises out of and in the course of employment (just like accident requirements) and it’s not an ordinary disease of life, which …
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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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Virginia Workers’ Compensation is a Slow Process
Virginia workers’ compensation can be a painfully slow process. I’m not trying to frighten anyone but, as an injured worker, you need to know what to expect when dealing with this process. Also, there are several processes within the process – a claim has to be formally approved or denied before a hearing can be …
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Is Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney in Virginia Expensive?
Video Transcript One of their biggest concerns an injured worker has is can I afford a workers compensation attorney or not. First, all attorneys that I know who do workers compensation offer an initial free consultation. I go a step further and offer a free strategic plan after our first meeting. So it’s in your …
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Should I Use a Specialist in My Workers Compensation Case?
Video Transcript People have asked me if they should use their local general practice attorney or a friend of the family who is an attorney for their workers compensation case. As someone who handles only workers compensation claims, I believe it is extremely important that if you are going to hire an attorney, you hire …
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Do I Need A Lawyer To Get My Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Virginia?
Injured Workers Law Firm lawyer answers the question, Do I need a lawyer to get my Workers’ Compensation benefits in Virginia? <br> <a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueT0uYeuI9I”>Watch This Video on YouTube.com</a> Video Transcript Injured workers call my office all the time and we help them identify what state of the process they are in, the steps they need to …
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When Do I Need A Workers Compensation Attorney?
The simple answer is you may never need a workers compensation attorney. Many times you can get through the workers’ compensation system without a lawyer. Most work injuries are minor; for example: cuts on the hand requiring stitches, minor burns, knee twists and ankle sprains. In most of these situations, simple medical treatment is provided …
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