Worker’s compensation provides coverage for medical bills and lost wages if you ever injure yourself on the job. Often, Virginia worker’s compensation get denied for many different reasons. (If you’re looking for more information about the specific types of benefits you may be entitled to, check out our post about the types of workers’ compensation […]
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Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
There are a number of ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the law over the past two years. One of these areas is workers’ compensation cases. Throughout the pandemic, legislators and lawyers have had to wrestle through when a COVID-19-related injury or death gives rise to a claim through workers’ compensation. As a result, […]
Calculating an Employer’s Workers Compensation Lien
Employers and employees are always seeking to reach a resolution with the best result as quickly as possible. This model is encouraged by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance designed to streamline the recovery process for employees who are injured while acting in the course of their employment. In […]
6 Things To Do After Your Workers Comp Injury
The first month of a worker’s comp injury is the most critical time for your claim. This is the time when you get the ball rolling and show the deputy commissioner that you mean business. Here are the 6 key steps that you need to take if you are injured on the job: 1. Notify […]