With an established workers compensation case, and with your authorized treating physician continuing to say you are either totally or partially disabled from work as a result of your workers’ compensation injury, you can be paid up to 500 weeks of wage replacement benefits. Medical benefits related to your workers’ compensation injury are lifetime [...]
This is a common question from people who want to settle their workers’ compensation claim but would like to keep their lifetime casually related medical coverage in case they need care later. This is a valid concern, and your medical situation is a big factor in deciding whether or not to settle. In theory, [...]
When you get hurt at work and can’t immediately return due to your injuries, how much will you be paid a week? If you are temporarily unable to perform any work, you are entitled to 2/3 of your gross pre-injury average weekly wage (in an accepted case). There must be seven days of disability before [...]
With an established workers’ compensation claim, you are entitled to mileage reimbursement for your medical treatment. This includes trips to your authorized treating physician(s), physical therapy, and diagnostic testing. Only medical treatment is covered, so mileage to the pharmacy for prescribed medication is not reimbursed. Many people aren’t aware of their entitlement to [...]
There is an important and exciting opportunity now available for students from the ages of 16 – 25 whose parent’s work related injury event has caused a significant decline in family income and circumstances. Kids’ Chance of Virginia, Inc. was founded in 2011 with the goal of awarding academic scholarships to deserving children who [...]
