Gerald G. Lutkenhaus Law Blog

Can One Get Workers Compensation for Mental Stress in Virginia?

Friday, January 2, 2009 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Mental stress is generally no compensable as a workers compensation claim in Virginia. This is so even though you feel the harassment took place on the job causing you to go see a doctor. There are a few exceptions to this rule that one should know.... Read More
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Topic: Workers Compensation

Can One Get Social Security Disability for Fibromyalgia?

Friday, January 2, 2009 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of last resort. When the doctor cannot find a reason for a pain ailment, he calls it fibromyalgia. Many doctors claim it does not even exist.  Thus, it is quite difficult to obtain Social Security Disability for this if this if your diagnosis.... Read More
Posted at 11:50 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Social Security Disability

Fired After Workers' Compensation Injury in Virginia: Five Tips

Friday, November 21, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

If a worker has been injured at work, he/she has to also worry about being fired or terminated. A worker does have some rights as a result of this injury. I have attempted to explain some of those basic rights in this blog. The worker may also have rights under other laws.

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Posted at 11:06 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Obesity & Social Security Disability

Friday, October 3, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Obesity by itself is no longer a listed impairment for Social Security. Nonetheless, it still must be considered when Social Security evaluates the claimant's disability status.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Virginia Workers Compensation & A Brain Injury: Significant Pitfalls

Friday, October 3, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

There are a number of pitfalls when you have a brain injury in Virginia that occurred in the work place. It it best to consult with a very knowledgable workers compensation attorney before you commit a significant error that costs you your claim.... Read More
Posted at 13:06 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Can You Sue Your Employer in Virginia for a Work Place Accident?

Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

The general rule is "no" you cannot sue your employer for a work place accident in Viriginia even if the employer's negligence caused the accident. This bar also applies if you were injured by a fellow worker.

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Posted at 09:51 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Missing a Step: Is this a Workers Compensation Accident in Virginia?

Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Simply missing a step on a stairs or a ladder is not necessarily a workers compensation accident in Virginia.  There must be a work related risk involved in the accident.

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Getting the Best Virginia Workers Compensation Settlement

Friday, May 23, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

A workers compensation settlement involves complex factors. To obtain the best settlment it may be worth contacting an experienced workers compensation attorney. It can be a big mistake to do it yourself.... Read More
Posted at 12:40 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Virginia Social Security Disability: Five Important Factors

Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

In 30 years of practice I have noticed there are five important factors in Social Security Disability Hearings. These are the five you have to know.... Read More
Posted at 17:37 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Social Security Disability

Virginia Workers Compensation: 10 Mistakes Claimants Make

Thursday, May 22, 2008 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

I have seen claimants make the same 10 mistakes over and over again in workers compensation cases in Virginia. These are the ones that are easy to avoid.... Read More
Posted at 08:50 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation
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