Workplace Injuries Got You Down? A Virginia Work Injury Lawyer Can Help When You Suffer Head Injuries on the Job
Head injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, affecting thousands of workers each year. Due to the complexity of this these types of workplace injuries, if you or a loved one has sustained a head injury, it’s best to get in touch with a Virginia work injury lawyer to help you navigate the Workers’ …
What is the first step that I should take after a work injury in Virginia?
The first step you should take after a work injury in Virginia is to immediately report your injury to your employer. Even if you fell and don’t think you need medical attention, you should still report your injury. Your next step is to file a workers’ comp claim. To ensure that your legal rights are …
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10 Signs of Employer Workman’s Comp Fraud after Work Injury in Virginia
When you’re on the job or before you start a new position, you should always be on the lookout for signs of workman’s comp fraud in the workplace. If you believe your employer isn’t following the law you should report workman’s comp fraud and get help from a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney to make sure …
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When to Report Workman’s Comp Fraud after Work Injury in Virginia
Workman’s comp fraud happens when an employer tries to deceive the insurance companies and other state and federal agencies about the risk of their employee’s jobs and work conditions to reduce the cost of insurance. Many employees are often afraid to report workman’s comp fraud in fear of retribution from supervisors but if you believe …
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Top Priority in Workers’ Compensation Claims after Work Injury in Virginia
If you have been injured on the job in Richmond or an outlying area, you may feel overwhelmed by emotions, concerns, and fears, and you’re probably also in a considerable amount of pain, further compounding the difficulty of managing your situation. At our Virginia Workers’ Compensation claims law firm, we understand what you are going …
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How much time do I have to give my employer notice after a work injury?
Talking to a lawyer in Richmond, VA, specializing in workman’s comp injury and workman’s comp cases may assist in understanding the requirements of Workers’ Compensation laws in Virginia. Ideally, employees suffering from a work injury should immediately notify their employer in writing about the accident. Know Your Employer’s Requirements Employers may have their own set …
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Why can’t I get pain and suffering for my work injury!
Why can’t I get pain and suffering for my work injury! Workers’ compensation is “no fault.” So it doesn’t matter whose fault it is. If you’re injured, you get only certain benefits through the employer‘s workers’ compensation carrier and there’s no pain and suffering. You can’t sue your employer for any fault or sue them …
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Nurses Like Safe Patient Handling Measure | Virginia Work Injury Lawyer
Nation’s RNs Hail Sen. Franken’s Support for Safe Patient Handling Measure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, direct care nurses experience work injures more often than laborers, movers and truck drivers! You may wonder what causes all of these work related injuries? They are caused by repositioning, moving and lifting heavy patients. More than …
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Navigating Virginia Workers Compensation: 4 Crucial Steps After a Workplace Injury in Virginia
Navigating Virginia Workers Compensation: 4 Crucial Steps After a Workplace Injury in Virginia Have you recently experienced a workplace injury in Virginia? Michele Lewane, a Virginia workers compensation attorney, shares valuable insights in a recent YouTube video to guide you through the crucial steps to ensure your rights are protected. In this article, we’ll delve …
What is the Most Common Type of Injury Experienced By Healthcare Workers?
A: Did you know that healthcare is one of the most hazardous industries for workers? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 221,400 workplace injuries and illnesses reported in hospitals in 2019 alone. Many more health workers outside of hospital settings were also hurt on the job. In this article, our …
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