A serious workplace injury can force you to take a lengthy leave of absence, and if you’re the family breadwinner, this could cause many financial difficulties. Even if you’re single, you could still face some difficulties. You may benefit by having a Richmond attorney work with you in settling a workers’ comp claim. An attorney [...]

When you file a Virginia Workers’ Comp claim, you’re dealing with both your employer and their insurance company. Both of these parties may be a hindrance during the Workers’ Compensation claims process, but the insurance companies are notorious for certain “dirty tricks” they use to reduce or deny your claim.  Filing your claim for Workers’ [...]

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be able to file a claim for third-party personal injury compensation in lieu of your work injury compensation claim. To check if this is a viable option for you, you’ll need to consult with a law firm in Richmond, VA.  What is a third-party claim?  In legalese, [...]

Injured workers can suffer a variety of serious and disabling injuries, and loss of the use of a body part is one of the most devastating accidents. Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws provide for certain durations of compensation for workers who suffer permanent loss of use, either full or partial, of a body part. If you [...]

Workman’s comp fraud happens when an employer tries to deceive the insurance companies and other state and federal agencies about the risk of their employee’s jobs and work conditions to reduce the cost of insurance.  Many employees are often afraid to report workman’s comp fraud in fear of retribution from supervisors but if you believe [...]

If you have been injured on the job in Richmond or an outlying area, you may feel overwhelmed by emotions, concerns, and fears, and you’re probably also in a considerable amount of pain, further compounding the difficulty of managing your situation.  At our Virginia Workers’ Compensation claims law firm, we understand what you are going [...]

If you suffered a workplace injury, an attorney should be one of the first people you contact because you’ll need unbiased, trustworthy advice. Plus, when you begin the Virginia Workers’ Comp claim process, you probably aren’t aware of all of the important Workers’ Comp laws or all the shady tactics insurance companies may try to [...]

After you have been injured at work and your physician has given you a permanent disability rating that includes restrictions, you may be unable to return to your former position at your job as a result of those restrictions. If you’ve been struggling with the complexities of your workplace injury, speak to our team of [...]

When you sustained a workers injury in Virginia, your first and second priorities should be to your health and your financial future. Speak with a Workers’ Comp attorney who has handled Workers’ Compensation cases similar to yours and who will ensure that your Workers’ Compensation application is fully intact, so as to minimize any obstacles [...]

A lawyer in Virginia can explain how Workers’ Compensation operates so injuries work-related may be taken care of as quickly as possible for you. An important point to note is the significance of your treating physician’s opinions. His or her recommendations are critical and could affect the legal outcome of your injury compensation claim.  Injury [...]

When workplace injuries in Virginia leave employees disabled, they may be assigned a nurse case manager whose role is to monitor care and prepare reports for insurance adjusters. Although this may seem like a good thing, it can have drawbacks. If you’ve been assigned a nurse case manager, schedule a meeting with an attorney who [...]

When you’re struggling with job-related injuries, it can be very frustrating when the insurance company accuses you of some form of Workers’ Compensation fraud, such as willful misconduct. If your Virginia Workers’ Comp claim has been denied, you could always speak to a lawyer and petition the Workers’ Comp Appeals Board.  The insurance company isn’t [...]

If you’ve suffered workplace injury and need to file a Virginia Workers’ Comp lawsuit be aware of the statute of limitations. You need to file a claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission within 2 years of the date your accident occurred. To ensure this deadline is met, promptly report your injury to your employer [...]

In order to receive what you’re entitled to, it’s essential to understand your rights to medical benefits after your Workers’ Comp injuries in Richmond. A disability attorney can help you obtain your benefits after your accident, which becomes especially important if you have to battle insurance companies.  When people have been injured while performing required [...]

Whether you were injured in a job-related car accident in Virginia, by slipping and falling at the office, or by being exposed to bacteria in a hospital, you should seek out a law helpline and consult with Richmond attorneys who have experience handling Workers’ Comp cases. With an attorney on your side, you may be [...]