The insurer will be represented by a lawyer. The reason there is a hearing is because the claim was denied. If you consult a lawyer, the lawyer can find out why the claim was denied. Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.1. Consult an experienced Virginia workers' compensation lawyer as quick as you can.
2. Preparation is critical.
If your case goes to a hearing, you want to be prepared to put on a strong case. A good lawyer can help you do this. But don't choose just any lawyer choose an experienced WC lawyer.
3. Discovery can be your best friend.
With the tools of discovery such as interrogatories, depositions, and subpoenas a skilled lawyer can find out everything about the defense and can prepare a good case. These are the tools a skilled lawyer knows how to use.
4. Medical care can be vital.
Complaining about your medical problem does no good if you do not obtain medical care for your problem. Normally, doctors don't come to workers' compensation hearings their evidence is presented by reports and depositions. You can work with your lawyer to present the best medical picture of your condition. Also, you may be eligible to have the WC insurance company pay for your exams
5. Finding the best workers' compensation lawyer can be critical to your case.You can review my article "Choosing the best Virginia Workers' Compensation Lawyer" for suggestions on obtaining the best representation. Or, just clink on the websites listed below.
Check my websites at www.virginiadisaibilitylawyer.com or www.geraldlutkenhaus.com.
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Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing
by Jerry Lutkenhaus on Apr. 10, 2014
Summary
What happens at a Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing and how does one pepare?
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