It is not uncommon to have your benefits denied in Virginia. Something as simple as not describing the accident correctly or not completing forms in time could result in denied benefits for workers compensation. If the right medical documentation is not submitted in time, within the 30 day notice time or a special time...
Read MoreCan Insufficient or Untrained Staff Result in Nursing Home Neglect?
A lot of for profit businesses care about the bottom line and nursing homes are no different. They may not have the proper staff or number of nurses to care for everyone. People getting checked on regularly is an important part of making sure no one is being neglected for hours and hours at...
Read MoreDo you Recommend That the Surviving Spouse or Children See an Attorney for a Death in Their Family?
Personal injury attorney Julie Heiden goes through a scenario in which someone dies base off of a work related accident. In this case a surviving spouse and the children would be entitled to workers compensation benefits and lost wage benefits. Heiden explains how she would always recommend the help of an attorney in these...
Read MoreAre Slip and Falls Common in Nursing Home Abuse?
Attorney Kelly Fisher describes slip and fall cases as a common occurrence in nursing homes. People there who are weak or malnourished may have problems, which are unavoidable. But those who have not had proper assessments could be put at risk for falls. Find out more in this video with personal injury attorney Fisher...
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