Treatment for Chronic Pain after a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Treatment for Chronic Pain after a Work Injury Several of my clients are left to deal with chronic pain after a work injury. In many cases, the causes of chronic pain are not completely understood and the pain can be challenging to treat. I found some tips from www.webmd.com on dealing with this condition (at …
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Testing for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents, Types of Injuries and Illnesses
“Because traumatic brain injuries are usually emergencies and because consequences can worsen swiftly without treatment, doctors usually need to assess the situation rapidly.” (taken from www.mayoclinic.com) Brain injuries are complex and your doctor will need to know all the details of what happened in order to better access your situation. The questions below can help …
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 3)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 3) Our office has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases during this time. By representing hundreds and hundreds of work accident victims over the years, we began to see how the insurance industry deals with victims after they begin the claim process following the work …
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What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 2)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 2) Our office has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases during this time. By representing hundreds and hundreds of work accident victims over the years, we began to see how the insurance industry deals with victims after they begin the claim process following the work …
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What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 1)
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters (Part 1) Our office has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of cases during this time. By representing hundreds and hundreds of work accident victims over the years, we began to see how the insurance industry deals with victims after they begin the claim process following the work …
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Things You Need to Know When Dealing with Your Workers Compensation Doctor
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With A Doctor
Things You Need to Know When Dealing with Your Virginia Workers Compensation Doctor When you are injured at work and pursuing Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits, your relationship with the doctor will be extremely important. In order to protect your claim, there are some key things you need to tell your physician about so he/she can …
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Why is the Insurance Adjuster Ignoring Me?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Working With The Adjuster/Nurse Case Manager
First of all, I just need to tell you that this is common. DO NOT GIVE UP! I get so many calls from injured workers asking “why is the insurance adjuster ignoring me”? Or, when they finally do get to talk to the adjuster, they were not treated very kindly Don’t let Frustration get the …
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Do my injuries qualify for permanent partial disability?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses, Workers' Compensation Benefits
One of the most common types of Virginia Workers Compensation claims filed is for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Unlike a total disability, which results in the inability to return to work, a permanent partial disability means you can still work, but you have some permanent limitations due to your workplace injury. Common injuries leading to …
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Is Permanent Partial Disability Included in My Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits?
Posted by Michele Lewane | Workers' Compensation Benefits
When you have suffered a serious injury at work in Virginia and have been awarded workers’ compensation benefits, these benefits can include Permanent Partial Disability (or PPD). These benefits are awarded for the permanent loss of use or range of motion of a body part. What can you get a Permanent Partial Disability Rating for? …
Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers Compensation in Virginia? November 2021 Update
Posted by Michele Lewane | Covid-19
Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers Compensation in Virginia? November 2021 Update The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all of us in different ways. We all do our best to avoid exposure to the Virus when we can. However, what happens when you are exposed to the Virus at work? This quest is especially prevalent for people …
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