Does my attorney have to appeal my workers' comp case?

No, your attorney does not have to request a review before the Full Commission but that would not stop you from filing your own request for review...

Was this right?

You should not file a grievance as your attorney did nothing wrong. Expenses are the client's responsibility. If it is doubtful that the doctor's...

Helppp!!! Workers Comp issues...

Technically immediately means immediately, but the employer actually has 30 days to decide to file a request for review (appeal) of the rejection...

Va Workers Compensation help?!

The real question is where are you in the process? If the Commission has ordered the back pay, was it by a decision? If it was, the opposing side...

I got hurt on the job 10 weeks ago and workers comp has not processed my claim yet and i'm not working

You are being spun. Don't wait for the adjuster. File you Claim for Benefits right away with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. You...

Confuse. With back injury in va.no impairment rating.no compensation.

Your question is unclear. If you are asking if you can receive an impairment rating for a back injury alone, you cannot in Virginia. Virginia...

Workers Comp Attorney Fees

As this is a workers' compensation claim, any attorney's fee has to be approved by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. You might first...

Do I have to talk to the Insurance carriers attorney if they call me.

Yes, you will have to speak to them but I strongly urge you not to do so before you hire an attorney. Their attorney will be working for the...

Nurse Case Managers have no right to attend your doctor's appointments with you and you may refuse to have them attend. The doctor may also...

I have a hearing date scheduled for September, 2015 should I have legal representation for this hearing?

I can assure you that the insurance company will have legal representation at the hearing so you need to make sure you are protected. In fact,...