If you have filed a claim for benefits in the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, you may very well end up in a court-type hearing. You will likely face a lawyer for the insurance company experienced in appearing in court and handling workers’ compensation claims at this hearing. Most hearings are scheduled for only 30 minutes, […]

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Have you been offered a settlement of your workers’ compensation claim? If so, or if you’re wondering how to receive a settlement, here is a breakdown of Virginia workers’ compensation settlement process. A “settlement” of your claim can mean many things. Some workers mistakenly think when they receive payment towards permanent partial disability (PPD), they […]

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For most workers, the answer to this question is usually straightforward: “I am an employee.” However, there are often situations where an employer tells a worker they are an “independent contractor” and therefore not entitled to receive employer’s workers compensation insurance or other employment coverage. Employers do this for one primary reason: they save money. […]

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People get injured on the job every day, but many of them don’t know what to do. How do you know if you have a claim or if a lawyer would be interested in hearing your case? Darren Shoen, with the Law offices of Darren Shoen, shares some of his top need-to-know tips. The basics about work-related […]

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