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I am injured at work, TO WHAT TYPE OF BENEFITS AM I ENTITLED
If the injured worker meets his burden and proves that he does have a compensable work injury he may have the following six key benefits: 1. Lost wages. The legal term for lost wages is...
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Virginia settlement options for workers’ killed on the job
Death benefits. If an employee dies as a result of his job, his dependents may be entitled to funeral expenses and two-thirds of his average weekly wage up to 500 weeks. If there are multiple...
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What does totally diabled mean in Virginia law?
I cannot return to my job because of my work injury and this is the only type of job I’ve ever had. Am I permanently and totally disabled? No, not necessarily. By law, to be permanently and totally...
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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...
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How do I know a lawyer is good?
To get a good “feel” for a lawyer, call the office and ask for any books or articles they have written and CD’s or DVD’s on your case subject area that they have recorded. Most lawyers will gladly send...
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Protect your rights. How do you best protect yourself? Get an Award order by...
You may file a claim for benefits either by writing a simple letter, by filling out the claim for benefits form provided by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, or by filing online at...
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Injured workers’ can get mileage reimbursement
Currently, an injured worker can get mileage to and from medical treatment. Sometimes, injured workers may think it is too much paperwork only to get 50 ½ cents per mile reimbursed. However, there is...
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Vocational rehabilitation, isn’t it more a benefit to the insurance company?
Vocational rehabilitation. Once the doctor states that you may return to some form of light duty work, the insurance company may begin vocational rehabilitation. There are two goals of vocational...
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A lot of our clients ask us what happens if their condition gets worse after their benefits have stopped, and they need to go back out of work? If your condition worsens and a doctor takes...
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Are you considering filing for Bankruptcy after being hurt on the job?
Many people who are injured at work are faced with the difficult task of paying their bills on a lower income, or sometimes no income at all. Time off of work, termination from work and the high cost...
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