Generally, the maximum time that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia is 500 weeks. There are exceptions to this limit, such as if you suffered a severe injury such as a spinal cord injury, brain injury, or amputation of multiple limbs. The amount of time that you can…
In Virginia, a person who is injured in a workplace accident or who develops a disease or other medical condition due to exposure or other conditions on the job is typically entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation provides several kinds of benefits, including: Payment for the reasonable and necessary…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
