Questions

• Why should I buy medpay coverage when I am already covered by my personal health insurance?
• I have just had an accident. What things can I do to protect myself?
• How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Maryland?
• How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Washington, D.C.?
• What is contributory negligence?
• How much do you charge to handle a personal injury claim?
• What is “Medpay” Insurance.
• I have $10,000 in Virginia medpay coverage, and more than that in medical bills. Will you charge me attorney fees of 33 1/3% should you help me collect my Virginia medpay benefits
• I received an estimate that it will cost $6,000.00 for the property damage to my car. Will you help me get my car fixed, and do I have to pay 1/3 to you as attorney’s fees for doing that?
• I would like to wait to see if I can settle my claim without getting a lawyer involved, is this a good idea?
• I was just involved in an auto accident and the automobile insurance company for the responsible driver sent me a medical release. Should I sign it?
• My Auto Insurance Company paid for the repairs to my car, even though the accident wasn’t my fault. I had to pay my 1,000.00 deductible to the body shop to get my car. Will I ever get reimbursed for my out of pocket expenses?
• How do I claim for my lost wages?
• I used all my sick leave and vacation leave, and was paid while I was out of work following my accident. Do I still have a lost wage claim?
• I was involved in an auto accident, but the Police were not called, what do I do now?
• How long will my Virginia personal injury case take?
• When should I consider hiring A Virginia Car Accident Lawyer?
• What documents should I assemble before speaking with a Virginia Car Accident Lawyer?
• Am I required to give the insurance company a recorded statement in connection with my Virginia Car Accident Claim?
• What should I do if the insurance adjuster offers me a settlement?
• I was told that I could use my own insurance or the other person’s insurance to pay for the damage to my car. Which insurance should I use?
• I was badly injured in an accident which was absolutely not my fault. The police advised me that the other driver has no insurance. What do I do now?
• What is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage?
• Property damage, repair or total loss?
• Should I sign medical release forms sent to me by the Insurance Carrier?
• What Happens During an Automobile Accident Insurance Claim?

Workers' Compensation Questions

• How long do I have to file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim?
• Where can I get a Virginia Workers Compensation Claim form so I can file it with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission?
• My doctor has stated that I will be out of work for 2 months, how am I supposed to makes ends meet?
• Now that I’m disabled, how am I supposed to be able to afford a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
• How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Virginia?
• I am afraid that if I file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim that I will be fired. Must I file for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
• Do I really need to hire a lawyer for my workers’ compensation claim?
• I had to spend a week in the Hospital and it cost over thirty thousand dollars. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier only paid about half of the bill, or $15,000.00, and now the Hospital is suing me for their $15,000 balance. How am I supposed to pay the hospital bill when I’m only getting 2/3 of my wages?
• My Virginia Workers’ Compensation case has been been accepted. What should I do now?
• I’ve been released to “Light Duty” by my treating physician, what am I required to do now?
• When should I settle my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
• What is the Virginia schedule for permanent partial disability?
• I was injured in an auto accident while I was a passenger in my supervisor’s car. My supervisor admits that the accident was 100% his fault. Can I file a claim against him for his admitted negligence?
• I had lumbar disc surgery at L5-S1 resulting from an Virginia work Accident. What can I expect in terms an award of my permanent partial disability?
• What is “maximum medical improvement”
• I suffered an injury to my right arm and I am right handed. It looks like I am going to have a significant injury which will result in a high permanent partial disability. Will I receive any extra compensation as a result of the injury to my dominant arm?
• I filed a claim on my own and now I have received a referral to the hearing docket, what does this mean?
• I fractured my ankle at work and my employer knows I can’t work, when can I expect to receive Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits to start?
• Should I give the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company a recorded statement?
• How long will my Virginia workers’ compensation case take?
• I notified my employer of my accident and injury, how am I supposed to get my medical treatment?
• What benefits are available to an injured worker in Virginia?
• What is the difference between a scheduled injury and a non-Scheduled injury under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act.
• Am I entitled to an award of my pain and suffering in my Virginia Workers Compensation Claim?
• What is the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, and where can I find a copy?
• What is an independent Medical Exam?
• What should I do now that the Insurance Company has hired a Nurse Case Manager
• When Should I consider hiring a Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer?
• What Documents should I assemble before meeting with a Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer?
• Can I get a second opinion?
• I am not happy with my present doctor. Can I change my treating physician?
• What is the two most important things I can do to help my Virginia Workers Compensation medical treatment?