If you are trying to negotiate a settlement of your workers’ comp claim on your own, you might be concerned they aren’t offering you enough money. You might be asking yourself, “why don’t I get more money for my pain and suffering?” Your concern that they are not offering you enough money is understandable. The […]

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Have you been offered a settlement of your workers’ compensation claim? Are you wondering if it’s possible to receive one? What exactly is a workers’ compensation settlement? A settlement of your claim can mean different things. Some workers mistakenly think they have settled their claim when paying for permanent partial disability (PPD). Not true. If […]

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Regardless of your beliefs about the vaccine, it is undisputed that many workers are anxious, concerned, and worried about the vaccine mandates that are being imposed on government workers and many employers. How does this affect workers’ comp? If an employer orders its employees to get a vaccine, and a worker has a bad reaction […]

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If you are on Medicare but still in the workforce, it’s essential to know what to do if you are injured on the job. If you have a work-related accident, there may be confusion about how you will pay your medical bills. Does Medicare pay, or does your employer’s workers’ comp insurance pay? The answer […]

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If you contracted Covid-19 and are a healthcare worker or a first responder, you might be eligible for coverage under your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. The Virginia Legislature passed a law making it easier for frontline workers to file Covid-19 as a work-related condition. Section 65.2-402.1 of the Code of Virginia states as follows: B.1. […]

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