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The adjuster handling your workers’ compensation claim may tell you that they are “closing” your case. This statement is misleading, and often makes the injured
Whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor sometimes is an important issue in a workers’ compensation claim.
When an injured worker files a workers’ compensation case, evidence must be gathered and compiled to support the claim. Discovery is the formal name for
If you have a personal injury claim, it may be necessary for an expert witness to provide testimony concerning the cause of the accident or
Effective July 1, 2021, a new law increased the jurisdiction of Virginia general district court in personal injury and wrongful death cases to include claims
A Virginia worker injured on the job may qualify for both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Each program determines eligibility independently.
On July 1, 2021, Covid-19 amendments to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act went into effect. For qualifying health care workers and first responders, the revisions
If you receive a work injury, you might be concerned about losing your job if you file a workers’ compensation claim, but don’t worry; you
You count on your pharmacy to give you the right medication and correct instructions for taking it, as well as make sure there are no
If you refuse medical treatment for your work injury, you may jeopardize your ability to recover on your workers’ comp claim. It’s important to talk
Alternative dispute resolution provides a voluntary option for settling a workers’ compensation claim without a hearing. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission ADR program includes mediation,
Workers’ compensation insurance companies sometimes initiate an investigation after a worker files a claim for an on-the-job injury. These inquiries occur for a variety of
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