http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@goinglegal.com If you are injured on your job in a workplace accident, it is often necessary to consult an attorney. This is especially the case if you have a severe injury that costs you your job or has resulted in a permanent impairment. You need to consult an attorne... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_530747_88.html 07th May 2008 I have been practicing Workers Comp Law for 30 years as a Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer and these are the mistakes I see claimants repeat again and again which often means a denial of their comp claim. FIRST, many claimants fail to report an inj... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_530744_18.html 07th May 2008 1. YOU MUST APPLY FOR DISABILITY AFTER YOU STOP WORKING. If you stop working due to a disability, then you need to apply. Social Security only gives you a window of opportunity to apply. Usually, this is five (5) years but if there is a gap in your work r... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_530742_18.html 07th May 2008 In my 30 years of experience representing claimants in social security disability hearings, I have concluded there are five factors that are significant in almost every case. These are the factors one should consider when applying for disability. SERI... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_200582_18.html 13th August 2007 You have been "fired" by your employer. You had an accident on the job. You feel this is not right. This is the basic knowledge you need to know. 1. If you fired as a retaliation for filing an injury claim, you have a right under Virginia Law (Sect... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_200579_88.html 13th August 2007