Pros y Contras de los Acuerdos de Suma Global y los Beneficios Médicos de Por Vida
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Recibo llamadas de personas que se preguntan acerca de los beneficios y desventajas de resolver su reclamo de compensación laboral versus mantener sus beneficios médicos de por vida. Así que, como un experimentado abogado de compensación laboral en Richmond, quería compartir esta información y, con suerte, ayudar a algunos de ustedes por ahí al hacerles …
Virginia Workers Compensation Forced Settlement
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
Settlement can have several attractive elements if you have been injured at work. However, if you are going to settle, you need to make sure this is the best option for you. Talking to an experienced Virginia workers compensation lawyer can help you determine if settlement may, or may not, be a good option for …
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I Settled My Virginia Workers Compensation Case! Now What?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
When injured workers settle their Virginia Workers’ Compensation case, they are sometimes frustrated to find out that there are some waiting periods involved. I always make it my policy to make sure my clients know what to expect with settlement and the time frames that affect when they will receive their settlement check. However, I …
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Should I Settle My Virginia Workers Compensation Claim?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
People often contact my office because they are not sure if they should settle their workers compensation claim. There are major differences on how to move forward on your claim which depends on whether you want to keep your “lifetime” medical benefits or, if not, you want to settle your case. BE INFORMED! If you …
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Are Virginia Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Hiring A Lawyer, Injured Workers Law Firm, Settlement, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as with most legal issues, the answer is really not so simple. There are two parts to workers’ compensation benefits. These include medical treatment and lost wage benefits (or indemnity benefits.) The …
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Do You Always Get A Workman’s Comp Settlement?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
If you’ve never had to use workers’ compensation insurance before, the concept seems rather simple. You get hurt at work. You report your injury. You get some help covering lost wages and medical expenses. How hard could it be? Our Richmond workers’ compensation attorney are here to help you understand more about workers’ compensation. Of …
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Do Workman’s Comp Settlements Work?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
Most people who find themselves involved in a workers’ compensation case because of an injury at work eventually find themselves considering a settlement. It may very well be in your best interest to accept a settlement offer, especially if you have mounting bills or reason to believe that you might lose if your case advances …
Average Settlement For a Virginia Worker’s Compensation Back Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
Back and spine injuries are one of the most common work injuries we see in injured workers. Whether you injure your back or spine from lifting an object in the office or working a physically demanding job, it can be painful, and debilitating, and you may need treatment for that injury. If you need help …
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Do You Have a Self-Administered Medicare Set-Aside?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | Settlement
If you are an injured worker who: Was injured in Virginia and has an open Virginia Workers Compensation Claim Is on Medicare, AND you have filed for Social Security (or are otherwise eligible for Medicare benefits) When you settle your Virginia workers compensation claim, you and the insurance company have to get approval from Medicare. This …
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How to Calculate Your Virginia Workers Compensation Settlement
Posted by Michele Lewane | Settlement
When you are considering accepting a settlement for your Virginia Workers Compensation Claim, you should really talk to a lawyer. Settlement is a complicated process and there is no magic number or magic formula for calculating the settlement value of your claim. I’ve compiled a list below to give you an idea of the things …
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