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Recent Posts on Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as [...]
Workers Compensation Death Benefits
Work-related fatalities are tragic misfortunes for any family. If a loved one has unexpectedly passed away as a result of a work injury, workers’ [...]
Do You Always Get A Workman’s Comp Settlement?
If you’ve never had to use workers’ compensation insurance before, the concept seems rather simple. You get hurt at work. You report your injury. [...]
Do You Really Need an Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Case?
At first glance, filing a workers’ compensation claim can look like a fairly straightforward process that shouldn’t take too much effort. In some cases, that’s [...]
Volunteer Firefighters to Receive Lost Wages Through Workers Comp
On Monday, June 17, 2019, the Board of Supervisors in Greensville County, Virginia approved a measure that will officially recognize volunteer firefighters as employees [...]
How Long Does It Take to Handle a WC Claim in Virginia?
One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “How long does it take to handle a workers’ compensation claim in Virginia?” Every [...]
How Long Can You Receive Workers Compensation Benefits in Virginia?
One of the most common questions about workers’ compensation benefits is how long they will last. The answer starts out like most answers to [...]
What Does Lifetime Medical Mean?
There are many types of worker’s compensation benefits available to injured or sick workers under Virginia law. One of the most important benefits is [...]
Do Workman’s Comp Settlements Work?
Most people who find themselves involved in a workers’ compensation case because of an injury at work eventually find themselves considering a settlement. It [...]
Injured Workers in Virginia Deserve Access to Necessary Opioid Medications
For individuals who get hurt on the job, dealing with the pain is often one of the most challenging aspects of the recovery process. [...]