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Recent Posts on Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
Does FMLA Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits?
First of all, I am a Virginia workers’ compensation attorney, so any information given here is strictly related to Virginia workers’ comp claims. If [...]
The Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
What is the cost of a workers compensation lawyer? Well, my office tries first to educate injured workers so they can help themselves. How [...]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
I get a lot of calls from folks about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS) and they want to know if they can be covered [...]
COPD Workers Compensation Claims
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, is a disease that develops and worsens over time. While many people can contract COPD from smoking, people [...]
Types of Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
If you are injured at work and you have an accepted Virginia workers compensation claim, there are six different types of benefits that you [...]
8 Things You Need to Know if Your Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claim is DENIED
If your claim for Virginia workers’ compensation benefits has been denied by the insurance carrier need to understand what steps to take in order [...]
How to Calculate Your Workers Compensation Lost Wage Benefits
Under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act, lost wages are one of the benefits you can receive. When the doctor has you completely out of [...]
Are Occupational Diseases Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Though the most common types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation rules in Virginia are accidents, occupational diseases are also covered. For workers’ compensation [...]
The Top Five Reasons Your Workers Compensation Claim was Denied
Workers’ compensation insurance companies make the initial determination as to whether your work injury claim is approved or denied. The insurance companies like to [...]
Can You Sue Your Employer for a Work Injury?
A workplace injury, especially a painful or disabling one, can leave you reeling. You may want to know all your available options so you [...]