What does it mean that my Virginia work injury or work related disability has to have arisen from employment?
Not all injuries that take place at work are covered. A Virginia work injury or work related disability must have arisen from employment. That means that some part of your employment must have caused the work injury. Some situations are pretty clear. For example, if you suffered an injury in your back due to lifting …
How Do You Report a Work Injury in Virginia?
There are three ways to report your injury. First, you need to report your injury to your employer. Even if your injury was witnessed by other employees, including your direct supervisor, it is YOUR responsibility to immediately (as soon as you are able) contact your employer to advise them of your work injury and how …
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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 pay is determined. Calculating Your Average Weekly Wages To calculate your average weekly wage, you first need to take ALL of the wages you earned at your job from the 52 …
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Third-Party Personal Injury Compensation after a Virginia Work Injury
When you get injured at work, a lot of people think they have a lawsuit. This is not exactly the case. In most cases you will only have a workers compensation claim, this is a claim against the workers compensation insurance for benefits. Workers’ compensation is NOT a lawsuit against your employer. In order to …
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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 can claim all the benefits you are entitled to. An option many people consider and ask me about is if they can forego workers compensation benefits and sue their employer so …
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Reporting Your Work Injury Correctly
Many injured workers that I talk to have to perform repetitive tasks at work. The current workers’ compensation laws in Virginia do NOT cover work injuries that are caused by repetitive motion (with the exception of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome), so many work injuries are denied. To have a work injury by accident, in most situations, …
Often, a Work Injury Leads to High Blood Pressure
Many folks who experience a work injury on the job are in pain. Sadly, this can often be for long periods of time. As you may know, the workers’ compensation system is a slow process. Often, a person who is in constant pain can also suffer from high blood pressure and this can complicate the situation …
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What does it mean that my Virginia work injury or work related disability has to have arisen from employment?
A: Not all injuries that take place at work are covered. A Virginia work injury or work related disability must have arisen from employment. That means that some part of your employment must have caused the work injury. Some situations are pretty clear. For example, if you suffered an injury in your back due to …
How long do I have to report my work injury to my employer?
A: You have thirty (30) days after a work injury to notify your employer of the injury. If you have sustained a work injury, it is important to inform your supervisor right away. By waiting, you are putting your worker’s compensation claim or potential workers’ compensation claim and injury(ies) at risk – especially if you need …
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What is the first step that I should take after a work injury?
A: You should immediately notify your supervisor about the accident. Even if you do not think you need medical attention, you should still report your injury. Next, you should file a workers’ compensation claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. You can get a copy of the form on this website. After you have reported …
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