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Seeking compensation from a negligent third party in a Virginia work accident
You are in an uphill struggle if you get hurt on the job in Virginia. You could be out of work for weeks or months, depending on the extent of your injuries. Alternatively, you may be compelled to deal with a disability…
Virginia Construction Site Injury – Do you need a lawyer?
Construction accidents can be difficult to receive compensation for. Frequently, firms contest workers’ compensation claims and attempt to minimize payments. An expert attorney can help you ensure that your workers’ compensation claim is…
9 Workers’ Comp Adjuster Tricks to Watch Out For
Most Virginia employees know that they may get workers’ compensation if they get injured on the job. However, many workers’ comp claimants are baffled at how challenging it can be to receive the compensation they deserve.
Workers’ Comp Settlement Before or After Surgery?
A surgical operation can sometimes be necessary after you get injured at work. What many employees want to know is whether workers’ compensation will pay for the surgery, and whether they should settle before or after the operation.
How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Virginia?
Virginia workers’ compensation may cover both medical benefits and wage replacement benefits. Medical benefits are determined based on the worker’s treatment costs. What many workers want to know is how to calculate their lost wages, and how much wage replacement they could receive.
Workers’ Compensation and Amputations in Virginia
The loss of a limb is one of the most devastating injuries and can impact a person’s ability to earn long after their accident. Virginia workers who suffer an amputation injury due to a job-related incident are entitled to workers’ compensation.
What Injuries are Covered by Virginia Workers’ Comp?
Under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, duly hired workers who suffer a job-related injury or occupational disease may claim workers’ comp benefits. However, not all injuries or illnesses qualify for worker’s comp.
Understanding Your Impairment Rating in Virginia & Impairment Rating Payout
If you’ve had a work-related injury that resulted in a permanent impairment, your impairment rating will factor into the calculation of your worker’s compensation. What is an impairment rating, and how does it affect your worker’s comp benefits?
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Assault in Virginia?
Nobody expects to get assaulted at work, but unfortunately, thousands of Americans are injured or killed every year due to workplace violence. The National Safety Council reports that in 2020 alone, assaults at work resulted in 392 fatalities as well as 20,050 injuries causing missed workdays.
How Long Do You Have to File a Work-Related Injury in Virginia?
Employees who sustain work-related injuries or conditions may be entitled to workers’ comp benefits, but only if they report the incident and file a claim within the period prescribed by law. Otherwise, a delay in reporting and filing may lead to a denial of their claim.