Questions

Personal Injury Questions

1. Why should I buy medpay coverage when I am already covered by my personal health insurance?
2. I have just had an accident. What things can I do to protect myself?
3. How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Maryland?
4. How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Washington, D.C.?
5. What is contributory negligence?
6. How much do you charge to handle a personal injury claim?
7. What is “Medpay” Insurance.
8. 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
9. 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?
10. I would like to wait to see if I can settle my claim without getting a lawyer involved, is this a good idea?
11. 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?
12. 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 muy out of pocket expenses?
13. How do I claim for my lost wages?
14. 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?
15. I was involved in an auto accident, but the Police were not called, what do I do now?
16. How long will my Virginia personal injury case take?
17. When should I consider hiring A Virginia Car Accident Lawyer?
18. What documents should I assemble before speaking with a Virginia Car Accident Lawyer?
19. 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?
20. 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?
21. Property damage, repair or total loss?
22. Should I sign medical release forms sent to me by the Insurance Carrier?
23. What Happens During an Automobile Accident Insurance Claim?

Workers' Compensation Questions

1. How long do I have to file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim?
2. Where can I get a Virginia Workers Compensation Claim form so I can file it with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission?
3. My doctor has stated that I will be out of work for 2 months, how am I supposed to makes ends meet?
4. Now that I’m disabled, how am I supposed to be able to afford a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
5. How long do I have to file a lawsuit as a result of an auto accident in Virginia?
6. I am afraid that if I file a Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim that I will be fired. Must I file for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
7. Do I really need to hire a lawyer for my workers’ compensation claim?
8. 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?
9. My Virginia Workers’ Compensation case has been been accepted. What should I do now?
10. I’ve been released to “Light Duty” by my treating physician, what am I required to do now?
11. When should I settle my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
12. What is the Virginia schedule for permanent partial disability?
13. 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?
14. 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?
15. What is “maximum medical improvement”
16. 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?
17. I filed a claim on my own and now I have received a referral to the hearing docket, what does this mean?
18. 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?
19. Should I give the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company a recorded statement?
20. How long will my Virginia workers’ compensation case take?
21. I notified my employer of my accident and injury, how am I supposed to get my medical treatment?
22. What benefits are available to an injured worker in Virginia?
23. What is the difference between a scheduled injury and a non-Scheduled injury under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act.
24. Am I entitled to an award of my pain and suffering in my Virginia Workers Compensation Claim?
25. What is the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, and where can I find a copy?
26. What is an independent Medical Exam?
27. What should I do now that the Insurance Company has hired a Nurse Case Manager
28. When Should I consider hiring a Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer?
29. What Documents should I assemble before meeting with a Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer?
30. Can I get a second opinion?
31. I am not happy with my present doctor. Can I change my treating physician?
32. What is the two most important things I can do to help my Virginia Workers Compensation medical treatment?