Social Security Disability & Workers' Compensation: Can You Get Both in Virginia?
You are disabled by an on the job injury. You are on Workers' Compensation. You want to know if you can also get Social Security Disability. This article sheds light on this issue.
What To Do When You Suffer An Injury On The Job? by Jerry Lutkenhaus
An injury on the job is usually governed by the workers compensation rules in your state. You should have a working knowledge of these rules so that you can be properly compensated if you do suffer an injury on the job. In Virginia your employer is required to post a short summary of your rights in a conspicuous place.
5 Tips If You Are Fired After A Workers' Compensation Accident In Virginia
Even if you are "fired" by your employer after an accident on the job, you do have rights. You may have a remedy under wrongful discharge law and you may still be able to recover benefits under workers' compensation law.
Virginia Workers Compensation Denied: The Important Questions
In my 30 years of reviewing workers' compensation denials I have seen the same patterns again and again. If your claim has been denied, then these are the questions you should ask yourself.
Death in the Workplace, What Can Dependents Do? (A Virginia Lawyer's Perspective)
Death in the work place... What can the dependents do about this? What benefits can be expected? These are some answers from a Virginia Lawyer and some real life examples.
Partially Disabled: What Happens Next with My Virginia Workers' Comp Claim?
You were injured on the job but you can still work. However, you cannot do your old job. What happens next? This article attempts to answer that question.
An Accident at Work & A Failed Urine Test (A Virginia Lawyer's Perspective)
A failed urine test after a workplace accident can result in a denied compensation claim. These are some pointers to consider about this test.
SSI and Social Security Disability: How They are Different (Virginia Lawyer's Perspective)
[Legal] Don't be confused by SSI and Social Security Disability. There are major differences. These are the things you need to know.
Finding the Number One Social Security Disability Lawyer in Virginia
[Legal] There are thousands of lawyers in Virginia. How do you pick the best one for your disability case? These are my suggestions based on 30 years of experience.
10 Social Security Disability Mistakes to Avoid in Virginia
[Legal] Social Security Disability law can be complex. You have worked a long time and you now feel the government should pay you back what you have paid in. It is not that easy and these are ten (10) mistakes to avoid.
Heart Attack: Can I Get Social Security Disability in Virginia?
[Legal] You have had a heart attack or a serious heart operation such as a triple bypass. Can you now get Social Security Disability? This article will focus on the factors that are important in that assessment.
Work Place Injury in Virginia- Can You Sue Your Employer for Your Injury?
[Legal] For a work place injury in Virginia, you cannot sue your employer even if the employer's negligence caused your injury. The only exception to this rule is if the employer does not have workers' compensation insurance. This is often the case when the employer is a small contractor.
What To Do When You Suffer An Injury On The Job?
[Insurance: Workers Compensation] An injury on the job is usually governed by the workers compensation rules in your state. You should have a working knowledge of these rules so that you can be properly compensated if you do suffer an injury on the job. In Virginia your employer is required to post a short summary of your rights in a conspicuous place.
Social Security Denied: Should I Appeal?
[Legal] Not every claimant should appeal a denial of his/her claim for Disability. Each case depends on the nature of the Impairment and other factors.
