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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These are some of the basics to remember if you’ve been hurt at work.  Obviously, there is more to know and things can get complicated.  But at least do this…. 1) As soon as possible, notify your employer of your injury and file a claim with the state agency that handles these things.  In Virginia, […]

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In this challenging time, dealing with legal issues may not be a top priority. Still, new questions and concerns related to the coronavirus and your employment will need to be addressed and resolved. The following are a few examples of issues that could affect you in some way: 1. If your employer has you working […]

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Depending on your situation, it can have different affects.  Assuming you have a workers compensation wage award in Virginia and you are approved for social security disability payments, there can be an “off-set” (reduction) of your disability benefits based upon the amount of your workers’ comp payments.  Under Social Security Administration rules, you may collect […]

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If medical care has been denied, as always, first seek a competent, experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.  A lawyer might take your case on a contingency fee basis and provide a free case evaluation or free consultation.  If you can’t find legal help, and if you have a lifetime medical award and the insurance adjuster has […]

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“There are several different ways someone can get hurt on the job.  From what are seemingly minor injuries—to a paper cut, to an insect bite, all the way to catastrophic injuries of falling off buildings, out of trees, and so forth. Some people will think maybe they don’t need to see a lawyer because it’s […]

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“Injured workers often ask me why should I get a workers’ comp lawyer if I have an insurance carrier that is taking care of me? They’re paying me, they’re paying my medical bills. Because you need someone working for you. The insurance carrier has lawyers working for them, helping them through the case. Remember their […]

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“The Law Office of Darren Shoen represents clients from far and wide, throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. It’s a regional law practice. So we primarily represent injured workers from Richmond, all the way west out to say Wythe County, Galax and even further Southwest. Several clients come from the Southside area as well–Danville and South […]

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“You know you need a workers’ comp lawyer if you got hurt at work. You can always use a workers comp lawyer; someone like myself who does workers comp and knows workers’ comp. When I advise somebody who just calls me, even if it’s as simple as you got a cut finger at work. I […]

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“If your job requires you to be outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and typically a Virginia worker, it can be a complex situation. In certain cases, you can apply for benefits in the state where you were hurt or you can apply in the Commonwealth of Virginia as well. It just depends—you know per […]

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