Category: Workers’ Compensation

Every claim is different, so there is no straightforward answer to this question. If your claim progresses relatively smoothly and your employer promptly approves it, you may start receiving benefits within a few weeks.  You have two years from the injury date to file your workers’ compensation claim. However, the longer you wait to file […]

When a work-related injury or illness occurs, Virginia workers’ compensation benefits should help you. The medical and wage-loss benefits that the workers’ compensation provides can provide a lifeline to you and your family. However, you cannot receive these benefits unless you have suffered a qualifying injury or illness. Under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, an […]

The Virginia workers’ compensation system provides legal protection to workers injured on the job or those with job-related illnesses. The system allows such workers to receive medical benefits and reimbursement for a percentage of their lost wages due to their temporary or permanent disabilities. However, as our lawyers have observed, obtaining these benefits is not […]

Every day in our country, 12 workers die in on-the-job accidents, while as many as 9,000 others suffer serious and potentially debilitating injuries and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports. The most common causes of on-the-job injuries are: Slip, trips, and falls Getting caught in or between objects or equipment Being struck […]

If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Virginia, you likely have questions about whether or not your injury is covered under workers’ compensation insurance. A Virginia work injury attorney can work with you to help you determine whether or not your injuries are covered, and if so, what benefits you may be […]

If you have been injured on the job or during the course of any work-related task, you may need a workers’ compensation attorney to help protect your interests and pursue benefits. Legal representation should be sought in cases in which: Your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance denies you the treatment you need; You […]