Leg Pain & Numbness
I have several injured workers’ call my office and tell me that shortly after a back injury, they start to have pain, numbness or tingling in their leg or legs. While some folks that I talk to only have a mild discomfort, other people experience very extreme pain and other symptoms. I wanted to share …
Disc Replacement Surgery
Disc Replacement Surgery I found a wonderful article by Dr. Spivak talking about disc replacement surgery. While I still see many spinal fusions being performed, disc replacement surgery has been gaining popularity over the last decade and is becoming more widely available for people who have suffered a back injury. Please remember folks, I am …
What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
Part of the Workers Compensation Claims process and Workers Compensation medical care is determining when you may be at maximum medical improvement. Virginia Workers Compensation explains that Maximum Medical Improvement, also known as MMI, is when the worker’s compensation doctor has come to the determination that the injured worker is at the best they can be …
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Calculate Permanent Partial Disability
If you’ve suffered injury or developed an illness that occurred during the scope of your job, you may qualify to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, after you reached the point of “healing,” you may find that you have suffered a permanent disability that, while it allows you to work, may cause limitations. As a result, …
Injuries Leading to Permanent Partial Disability
One of the most common types of Workers’ Compensation claims filed is for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Unlike a total disability, which results in a worker no longer being able to work, a permanent partial disability means an individual can still work, but there may be limitations. Since there are limitations, the worker may …
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When Do Temporary Partial Disability Benefits Stop?
If you have suffered an illness or injury that is work-related, you could be entitled to workers’ comp benefits. If your claim is denied or you don’t believe the payments you are receiving are correct, you may need to consult with aRichmondworkers’ comp attorney. The type of benefits an injured worker receives will depend on …
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Qualifying for Temporary Total Disability in Richmond, Virginia
You may qualify to receive temporary total disability benefits if you were injured at work. To learn about your rights as an employee, contact aRichmondworkers’ compensation lawyer to discuss your case. In order to be eligible to receive temporary total disability, a medical provider must certify that you are temporarily unable to return to your …
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What Goes into Calculating Temporary Partial Disability in Virginia
If you have suffered an injury while on-the-job and you are disabled temporarily, you could be eligible to receive partial disability benefits. For help in understanding your rights as a worker, you should contact a Richmond Workers’ Comp attorney today. Temporary partial disability benefits can help offset some of your lost wages when your hours …
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Temporary Partial Disability in Virginia
If you have been injured at work but are able to perform light duty work, or you can work part-time during your healing process, you may qualify to receive temporary partial disability. These benefits can help offset some of your lost income until you are healed. If you have concerns regarding your rights to compensation, …
Calculating Average Weekly Wage for Virginia Temporary Total Disability
During the time in which you are temporarily unable to work due to a job-related injury or illness, you could be entitled to temporary total disability benefits. For help in understanding eligibility, contact a Richmond Workers’ Compensation lawyer today. If you qualify to receive temporary total disability, you should know that calculating your average weekly …
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