Auto accidents are traumatic and disruptive for many reasons. Accidents place enormous financial and emotional strain on you and your loved ones, and the added pressure of handling insurance claims and a potential lawsuit can make things seem unbearable. One of the best decisions you...
If you were injured in a workplace accident or because of occupational disease and your claim was denied by your employer or their workers’ compensation insurer, you may be left wondering what options you have. If you believe you are entitled to Virginia workers’ comp benefits, do not abandon...
In December 2019, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released its findings and recommendations of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation System and Disease Presumptions. Based on its study, the JLARC concluded that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission generally handles matters in a timely and...
In January 2020, the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a decision of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and deputy commissioner finding that an injured worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for the loss of two limbs “in the same accident” even though the underlying injuries were separated...
Workers’ compensation payments can be a bit of a mystery: who sets the rates, how are they calculated, are there limits on the payments? If you have been injured in a workplace accident, you likely have many questions about the claims process and may be worried about having...
If you are partially disabled because of a work accident and do not have an Award Order, you are required to seek light-duty work to receive Virginia worker’s compensation disability benefits. But, what exactly does this mean if you are an injured employee and what happens if your employer...
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