Am I entitled to more than lost wages and medical expenses due to faulty work equipment causing me a possible permanent injury ?

You probably are restricted to only getting lost wages and medical expenses through Workers Compensation insurance. If the problem with the truck...

Two separate checks or one?

If this is temporary total disability (lost time compensation), then you are probably restricted to payment of only one. If both injuries are with...

Workers Comp Attorney Fees

If you settled your workers compensation case, there can be a problem if there is an overlap of WC payments and SS payments. For most people SS...

I would only add in Virginia it depends upon the doctor. As a practical matter the doctor wants his bills paid. So, if he or she can get the Nurse...

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

Their attorney wishes to talk to you to find out what your testimony will be at the hearing. You do not have to talk to the insurance company...

Can someone get widows benefits and retirement Social Security at the Same time. Will one or both be reduced?

She can draw whichever benefit is higher but she cannot draw both. I hope this answers your inquiry.

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

If you have a hearing set this means your claim has been denied by the insurance company. You have to "prove" by medical evidence that this...

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Can I suing my Employer Insurance co for tortious action involving the carrier for giving me the wrong medical care long story !

Virginia WC law works as follows. You have an injury. You go to an ER or Patient First. Then that provider refers you to a specialist. If you...

Work injury that left me disable wrong medical treatment from doctor and worker comp and employer insurance carrier

I agree with my colleagues. (1) You can bring a medical malpractice claim against the doctor if you can prove he caused you harm. (2) The workers...

How can I qualify for disability?

I practice Social Security Disability law in Virginia. I can tell you winning a disability case for a 19 year old whose disability is primarily...