Probably. But you need to talk to a Virginia workers' comp lawyer. You will need a lawyer to get it covered. Good luck.

Is it fair to be denied benefits even though I've been there longer than the new employee's? We are a unionized labor force.

Look in your union contract. This is probably all laid out in there.

Taking witness Deposition pro se

Don't expect the opposing attorney to answer many of your questions. He is not your lawyer.

You will get nowhere with this unless you get a good workers' comp lawyer to represent you. CTS cases are hard to win even with a good lawyer.

What can i do after my workers comp. insurance refuses to pay for pain management after their Physician says I reached MMI

Hire a lawyer. Do your homework--research workers' comp lawyers in your area and then decide who to call first. You can find out a lot about a...

Is it better to take a lump sum or installments on a work comp case?

If you are having surgery for the injury next month, you are not at MMI. Premature to even think about settling.

Wow. If all that is true, I suspect your lawyer was concerned about the doctor's credibility as to the "can't work at all" position, and the...

Is it routine for a workers comp carrier to require a taped statement from me before paying a claim?

The sole purpose of that recorded statement is to try to get you to say something that allows them to deny your claim. I always recommend that an...

That is actually pretty fast for getting mediation scheduled. But mediation is not necessarily going to solve your problems. Even if you settle...

Do I need a lawyer for workmans comp?

Every person who gets hurt at work for that employer needs a lawyer, in my experience. Yes, you need one, if WM is not giving you proper medical...