{"id":3794,"date":"2016-04-22T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T18:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/?p=3794"},"modified":"2016-02-23T17:56:50","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T21:56:50","slug":"virginia-workers-compensation-glossary-definitions-starting-with-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/virginia-workers-compensation-glossary-definitions-starting-with-l\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Workers’ Compensation Glossary – Definitions Starting with L"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lien: “<\/strong>A right or claim for payment against a workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> case.” If a physician or other health care provider has not been paid, he or she may place a lien on the file.<\/p>\n

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Lifetime Medical Benefits: <\/strong>Injured workers often need long-term or permanent medical care as a result of their work-related injuries. This includes doctor visits, medical devices, prescription medicines, and even more hospital stays. People with occupational illnesses often need lifetime care. Before a worker considers settling any claim, they should review their case with an experienced Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer so they make sure ALL lifetime medical benefits are part of the settlement. While the employer’s insurance may pick up most of these expenses, workers may also be entitled to “reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and reasonable medical mileage.<\/p>\n

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It is also important to remember that even though the insurer may be paying your medical bills, until you come under an AWARD for lifetime medical benefits, you are entitled to absolutely nothing. The employer\/insurer can cut you off at any time.<\/p>\n

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Watch this video<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

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Light Duty Restrictions: <\/strong>Some workers try to get their employee back to work with light duty restrictions. The treating doctors identifies which restrictions apply for the worker – what the employee can and can’t do. Workers who can work with light duty restrictions may have a duty to find marketable work with the restrictions with another employer – if the current employer cannot accommodate the employee by offering appropriate work. It really comes down to whether or not you are under an Open Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Virginia Lawyer Joe Millers is a Strong Advocate for Injured Workers<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been hurt at work or a loved one died due to a work injury, you need a strong lawyer. Joe Miller fights for injured workers. He\u2019s been helping workers for over 25 years. He\u2019s helped thousands of workers get all the benefits they deserve. Contact attorney Joe Miller at 888-694-1671<\/a><\/strong> and ask for Joe Miller, or email jmiller@joemillerinjurylaw.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lien: “A right or claim for payment against a workers\u2019 compensation case.” If a physician or other health care provider has not been paid, he or she may place a lien on the file. \u00a0 Lifetime Medical Benefits: Injured workers often need long-term or permanent medical care as a result of their work-related injuries. This … <\/p>\n

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