QUESTION
A hearing has been set for Sept. for payment of x-rays. suggested I have lawyer. How do I chose one.
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2014 on Workers Compensation - Virginia
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Had compression fx from lifting box at work. Due to wt. limits, was told there wasn't light duty work. (Injury 3/11/2011). Thought case was closed but upon having back x-rays 7/2013, Medicare denied payment saying it should be covered by workers comp. Va workers comp. say I heed hearing. How can I get this resolved
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Gerald G. Lutkenhaus, Attorney at Law
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If your accident was on 3/11/11, then it may be too late to file a claim if you do not have an award at the Commission for this injury. Normally, you have two years from the date of an accident to file a claim for an injury in Virginia. If you have an award, then you can file a claim for the medical treatment to be paid but you may need a note from the doctor saying the medical treatment in question was necessitated by the 3/11/11 injury.
This opinion is based on 35 years of practice as a Virginia Workers' Compensation Lawyer. Also see my website at www.virginiadisabilitylawyer.com.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2014 at 12:51 PM