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Recent Posts on Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits
Understanding Virginia Lost Wage Benefits for a Work Injury Claim
In Virginia, workers compensation benefits are paid based on your Average Weekly Wage (or AWW). This is how the workers comp weekly rate of [...]
Why Do I Have to Go to an Independent Medical Exam?
Many of our clients want to know why they have to go to an Independent Medical Exam, otherwise known as an IME. The short [...]
Who Do I Need to Tell About My Injury?
So, you have been hurt at work. Who do you need to tell? There are three very important people or entities that you have [...]
Should I File a Claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission If My Employer’s Insurance Is Paying for My Doctor?
Listen up folks! There is a huge difference between filing a workers’ compensation claim with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission and your employer’s insurance company. [...]
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Are Not a Workers’ Compensation Settlement
Many injured workers call me and ask about settlements. However, many of them are confusing the term settlement with their permanent partial disability benefits. [...]
Work Accidents and Injuries Covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation
Everyone is entitled to work in a safe environment; however, when work accidents occur, they have the potential to cause serious injuries. If you [...]
Most Common Reasons for Worker Deaths in VA
How and Why So Many Employees Die on the Job in Virginia No one should have to die because of their job. Unfortunately, workplace [...]
I Don’t Like My Workers’ Compensation Doctor. Can I See Someone Else?
I often hear questions from injured workers dealing with the Virginia Workers Compensation system ask questions like “I don't like my workers' compensation doctor. [...]
What Is a Functional Capacity Exam?
A Functional Capacity Exam (or “FCE”) is an exam that is used to determine an injured workers’ physical abilities and permanent work restrictions. The [...]
What If I Don’t Want to Go to a Hearing?
Much of the time, litigation may seem inevitable. However, there is an alternative to litigation in certain situations, if both parties agree. This alternative is [...]