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I have got injured at work (back injury). my empolyers want a vot from my doctor which says i can go back to work no restriction
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Answered on May 03, 2013
I assume that you are saying that your employer wants a note from your doctor releasing you to work without restrictions. This could cause...
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Want to know if this offer good, or should be more since I am giving up any future medical assistance?
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Answered on April 18, 2013
Unfortunately you do not provide enough information for me to evaluate the informal offer. In over 35 years of practicing Virginia workers'...
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How to I determine if a Virginia Worker's Compensation Insurance settlement offer is fair?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
No, you should not take the offer because you don't have enough information to make an informed decision. The insurance company wants to save...
Can my company make me call my dr to convince him to remove the light duty restrictions so I can come back on full duty?
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Answered on March 21, 2013
No, they cannot make you try to change your doctor's opinion. But do not quit your job while you are on light duty without consulting a Virginia...
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Question about workers comp settlement.
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Answered on March 11, 2013
First, a PPD of 10% is not an offer of settlement. When I evaluate cases like yours all over Virginia, I use the 10% as the bottom and go up from...
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Work Related Injury. Insurance Company being very slow about getting me help. Happened Nov.25th. Havnt recieved any workmansComp
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Answered on December 23, 2012
You are being misinformed by the insurance company. You need to consult a qualified Virginia attorney as soon as possible and before January 2nd. ...
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Issues with a surgery, what should I do to protect my future health?
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Answered on December 23, 2012
If the surgery caused the Brachial Plexus injury, that will be covered by workers' compensation. You may also have a medical negligence claim for...
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I am on workers compensation for a left shoulder injury since July 2, 2012. In Sept 2012 I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Dis
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Virginia uses the "two causes" rule, which means that if you have two causes for disability—one due to your industrial accident and one due to an...
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I was injured on job october 30 2011. job refused to allow me to continue working light duty I have not worked or received pay
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Virginia workers' compensation law does not require your employer to provide you with light duty. If you have been released to light duty by your...
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If the wc dr sent me to two different dr's and they both say I need surgery then why is the ins company trying to settle
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Answered on November 04, 2012
If you are in need of surgery, do not try to settle your claim without consulting competent legal counsel. The insurance carrier may be trying to...
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