How to Fill Out a Virginia Workers Compensation Claims Form
Posted by Michele Lewane | Educational Videos, First Steps
Update: In January of 2019 the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission released an updated Claims Form. This article has been updated to reflect those changes. Download the Claim Form by clicking here. When injured in an accident at work, you want to receive the proper compensation benefits based on your injuries, lost wages, and needed medical …
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Workers Compensation Is Not A Lawsuit
Posted by Michele Lewane | First Steps, Workers' Compensation Benefits
Folks often have the misconception that if they file a workers compensation claim after they’ve had a work injury that they are somehow suing their employer. This is not the case. Workers compensation is not a lawsuit. It is similar to life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, etc. I like to use the example of …
Will I Have to Go to Court if I File a Workers Compensation Claim?
Posted by Injured Workers Law Firm | First Steps
You will likely have to go to a court hearing if your workers compensation claim is denied. If the injured worker and the workers compensation insurance company are not able to resolve the issues in the claim, then the matter can be scheduled for a hearing before the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. The Deputy Commissioner …
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