In Virginia, an injured employee with a workers' compensation claim can change their treating physician in limited circumstances. If you've been hurt at work, obtaining critical medical care becomes your priority. Virginia's Workers' Compensation Statute requires that employers provide a lis...
If you have been hurt at work in Virginia, your employer will likely have a role in selecting your health provider. Virginia's Workers' Compensation Statute allows employers to provide a list of at least three physicians from which you can choose your treating physician. Workers' compensat...
For Virginians hurt on the job, workers' compensation benefits provide a critical financial resource. Injured workers may also be eligible for additional benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. What is Workers' Compensation Insurance? In Virginia, the Worker...
Can My Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Denied Because of a Safety Violation? Here are some of the obstacles you may face.
Applying for Permanent Total Disability Benefits in Virginia.
Understanding Permanent Partial Disability in Virginia. In Virginia, an individual becomes eligible for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits when a workplace injury has been medically treated, but no additional recovery is expected. The PPD benefit program recognizes that some injuries will last forever.
In Virginia, How Long Do You Have to Report a Work-Related Injury to Your Employer?
A brief look into Workers' Compensation coverage for workplace assaults by coworkers.
After a workplace injury, applying for workers' compensation in Virginia can seem straightforward and a sure way to help you financially recover, but even small mistakes can cost you your benefits. Virginia's workers' compensation system has strict deadlines and detailed requirements. Missing a step, even unintentionally, could jeopardize your claim.
Tips for avoiding slip & fall accidents in autumn.
Work-related mental health conditions may be covered by Workers' Compensation in Virginia.
Injured by a drunk driver coming from a sporting event? What are your rights?
How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Workers’ Compensation Claims in Virginia. A pre-existing condition doesn't disqualify you from receiving Workers' Compensation for your work injury.
Workers Compensation in Virginia: An Explanation of Temporary Total Disability
Guidance about social media use during a Virginia Workers' Compensation case: Insurance companies may be watching.
Can You Be Fired While on Workers' Compensation in Virginia? In Virginia, workers' compensation laws protect you from being fired while on workers' compensation just because you filed a claim
If you're an undocumented worker in Virginia and you've been injured on the job, you have rights in Virginia.
New Virginia Law: Prevents businesses from hiding behind their employees when they cause damage. This means that vulnerable victims and/or their families are more likely to receive the recovery they deserve if they are injured or killed by an employee’s negligent or intentional acts.
Tips for staying safe during large summertime events.
Third-party liability for workplace accidents Third-party claims for workplace injuries Who you can sue for a workplace accident
If you are injured on the job, you may have received bad news in the mail: your workers' compensation claim is denied. You are understandably upset and worried about how you will pay your bills, but you have options and rights. Rights After Denial of a Workers' Compensation Claim In Virginia,...
Virginia statute of limitations for personal injury claims
Following a car accident in Virginia, these are the steps to take or avoid taking.
Wage Loss claims for the self-employed
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