Ok, you got a letter saying you have to appear for a “deposition” in your workers’ comp case.  What do you do?  Well, first of all, make sure you show up.  You can lose your case if you don’t cooperate.  Second, as I always say in my blog, “first seek a competent, experienced workers’ compensation […]

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Do not just accept an insurance carrier’s denial of your claim because they say it is a “pre-existing condition.”  Even if you have a pre-existing injury or condition related to the same body part injured in a work accident, you may still be entitled to medical benefits related to the work accident.  For instance, say […]

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Are you wondering if you can get a settlement for your work injury? This blog can help you understand the Virginia workers’ compensation settlement process & hopefully get a better idea of what you should do.   A “settlement” of your claim can mean different things.  Some workers mistakenly think that when they get payment […]

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For police officers, firefighters, and other types of first responders in Virginia, the Workers’ Compensation Act creates a presumption that hypertension or heart disease causing total or partial disability is presumed to be an occupational disease suffered in the line of duty.  As such, medical and wage loss benefits may be awarded to the officer/firefighter […]

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Sometimes, even injuries that occur after normal work hours can be covered by workers’ compensation.  As usual, it depends on the situation.  For instance, if your employer is sponsoring a party or event and you are encouraged to attend, and it benefits the employer, it is more likely that an injury occurring at the event […]

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There are some injuries that occur where an injured worker cannot remember what caused their injury.  For instance, a construction worker is working at a height and next remembers waking up on the ground or in an ambulance.  A nurse is working on a tile floor and next remembers waking up in a hospital.  If […]

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If you have a workers comp. injury in Virginia, you are entitled to medical care for your injury.  Virginia Code §65.2-603 requires the employer (usually through its workers’ comp insurance carrier) to furnish medical attention for compensable work injuries.  All too often, however, the injured worker is denied medical care and does not know their […]

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If you have a compensable workers’ comp. injury in Virginia, you are entitled to medical care for your injury.  Virginia Code §65.2-603 requires the employer (usually through its workers’ comp insurance carrier) to furnish medical attention for compensable work injuries. Assuming you have been awarded benefits by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission for your injury […]

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Ok, you got a letter saying you have to appear for a “deposition” in your workers’ comp case.  What to do?  Well, first of all, make sure you show up.  You can lose your case if you don’t cooperate.  Second, find a competent, experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to help you with your claim.   If you […]

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If you have an injury that is both a work injury, and a personal injury claim (caused by a third party), you may have two separate injury claims you can pursue simultaneously.  However, please proceed very carefully if you are pursuing both claims. First, what is meant by an injury caused by a “third party”?  […]

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