Worker's compensation

Virginia’s workers’ compensation law is very particular, and relatively complex. For example, under Virginia Law, even if your employer has been paying for lost wages and your medical bills, unless you independently file a claim with the state within two years, they are under no obligation to continue paying you.

In addition, workers’ compensation in Virginia only refers to workplace accidents that “happen suddenly, and at a specific time”. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission does not cover “injuries incurred gradually or from repetitive trauma”.

These two examples only scratch the surface of the myriad of rules and regulations that regulate workers’ compensation law in Virginia. Our point is that going it alone after you’re injured in a work place accident is unwise.

Even if your relationship with your employer is good, and they’re taking care of your medical bills and paying you after an accident, VA Law requires you to file a legal claim to have any legal protection if management changes, the business runs out of money, or you lose your job.

You need a lawyer who knows Virginia workers’ compensation law in order to ensure that your financial and medical future is assured. Workplace accidents are unfortunately common, VA workman’s comp law is designed to protect both businesses and workers, and you need a VA Lawyer to look out for your interests in workers’ compensation cases.

Fortunately, most businesses live up to their legal obligations. As a result, most people injured in workplace accidents simply need an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to comprehend their situation, explain the Virginia laws that apply, and help them file the requisite legal forms. Hiring an attorney is most often a simple security measure.

On the other hand, there are many businesses run by unscrupulous managers or on shaky financial footing. Less ominously, but every bit as challenging, are the Fortune 1,000 companies who have teams of lawyers and whole human resource departments, dedicated to limiting workers’ compensation claims. Their concern is the bottom line, while those injured in workplace accidents are focused on paying medical bills and recovering lost wages.

Our lawyers are intimately familiar with Virginia laws regarding workers’ compensation. We also have a great deal of experience with workman’s comp cases, and have built a reputation as a law firm that fights for their clients. Whether you choose to call us, or another reputable Virginia firm, we urge you to hire an attorney if you have been the victim of a workplace accident in Virginia.