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...
If you or a loved one have been injured in a workplace accident, receiving Virginia workers’ compensation benefits, especially wage loss benefits, is critical for your recovery because it allows you to focus on your health rather than stress over your income. Below, we discuss...
If you were injured in a workplace accident but there were no witnesses, you may be worried that you are automatically disqualified from collecting workers’ compensation benefits. In some instances, unwitnessed injuries may pose a challenge; however, there are steps you can take to improve...
Nationally, Virginia may not be known for its record-breaking winter storms, but we are certainly not immune from the dropping temperatures and occasional snowfall. Colder temperatures and winter-related weather conditions pose unique and dangerous challenges for Virginia workers. Employers and employees can both take steps...
Generally, employees who are injured during their commute to and from work are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are certain instances where these accidents may be covered by Virginia workers’ compensation. The “Coming and Going” Rule In Virginia, an employee must be injured in...
You may be eager to return to work after a workplace injury, and there are certainly benefits to returning to work: increased income and improved mental state through socialization with supportive coworkers. However, you may be questioning whether you are ready, especially if you have...
After a workplace accident or the occurrence of an occupational disease, most Virginia employers will properly report an employee’s injury to their insurance carrier and the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and cooperate throughout the claims process. However, for any number of reasons some employers will...
When people think of workers’ compensation claims they often envision tragic workplace accidents resulting in significant immediate and visible physical injuries to an employee. However, there is another category of compensable injuries in Virginia that while equally devastating, may take time to reveal its existence—occupational...
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