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Your Rights After an Injury at Work
Everyone asks me “What are my rights?” I typically get this question at least once a week. There are some rights of injured workers that are simple easy things to understand (like the right to hire an...
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The 5 Things You MUST Do After a Work Injury
When workers suffer an injury there can be a lot of confusion on what steps need to be taken and sadly, employers and insurance companies don’t always give injured workers the guidance they need to...
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What is Taking so Long????
If only I had a nickel for every time I heard this from an individual dealing with the workers’ compensation system! I get so many calls from folks who are frustrated that they are waiting for...
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Keep your medical benefits ACTIVE!!
Having an Award for Lifetime Medical Benefits is only part of the struggle in the workers’ comp process. Once the Commission awards you your benefits, it is up to you to keep them active. I tell...
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6 things you need to know if your Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim is ACCEPTED
If your workers’ compensation claim is accepted and your medical care is being covered by the insurance carrier, there are still things you need to do: You still need to file a Claim for Benefits form...
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8 things you need to know if your Virginia Workers’ Comp Claim is DENIED
Injured workers whose claim for workers’ compensation benefits have been denied by the insurance carrier need to understand what steps to take in order to get treatment for their injuries and to get...
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4 Divisions of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC)
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is divided into 4 divisions that have different functions. Read on to learn how this process works. Deputy Commissioner – (Division 1) If any part of your...
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How do I contact the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC)?
If you need to file your Claim for Benefits form, medical records, bills or anything else related to your claim, there are several different ways you can contact the Virginia Workers’ Compensation...
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The VWC is NOT on your side!
I talk to a lot of injured workers in Virginia, some who I represent and some who I do not represent. There seems to be a misconception out there among Virginians that the Virginia Workers’...
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Transportation issues DO NOT affect your ability to work!
I get this question a lot. Injured workers who have been released to return to work are sometimes under limitations that restrict their driving abilities; or are on medications that affect their...
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