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Some of the most common injuries in workplaces are those to the hands, fingers, or wrists. Many Virginia workers ask, “Can I claim worker’s compensation for a finger injury? How much worker’s comp could I get for my hand?”

A common concern among employees who are out on workers’ compensation is, “Will my employer continue my health insurance coverage while I’m unable to work? If so, who will pay my health insurance contributions?”

Waddell’s signs are indicators that a patient is experiencing a non-organic component to their injury. It’s a part of some back injuries and something to know about. We’ll explain Wadell signs in detail in just a moment. For now, let’s set the stage in proving a claim.

The in-house attorneys handling workers’ compensation cases for Travelers Insurance are well resourced and very capable. Your workers’ comp lawyer should be familiar with them and ready to fight long and hard for you.

If you sustained an injury at work that ordinarily heals quite rapidly but left you in excruciating pain after the healing process was supposed to be over, you may be suffering from a more serious disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or (CRPS).

A Virginia workers’ compensation claim sometimes goes into trial, most often because the insurer has denied the worker’s claim, and the worker is disputing the rejection. The trial consists of a hearing where both sides present their arguments to the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (VWCC).

Injured workers shouldn’t have to wait so long to get their rightful compensation, but the reality is that workers’ comp doesn’t arrive right away. In Virginia, the worker’s comp claims process may take several months, including negotiations for a settlement.

Virginia law allows you to claim workers’ compensation if you get injured on the job. But besides workers’ comp, many employers also offer short-term disability benefits for their injured employees.

Many employees are unsure whether hearing loss entitles them to workers’ compensation. In Virginia, hearing loss can be compensable, provided the employee can show convincing evidence that it was caused by their work.

When an employee has been awarded workers’ compensation medical benefits, they may soon get a “buyout” offer from the insurance company. Usually, the offer is a lump sum payment intended to close out the case…