Giving an Injured Workers Deposition in Virginia
When your workers compensation claim is denied, many times the insurance company’s attorney wants to do an injured worker’s deposition. What a deposition is, is you going into a conference room, like this, talking to the defense attorney and a court reporter typing it up. Watch This Video on YouTube.com Video Transcript When your workers compensation claim …
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I was on a business trip and got hurt in the hotel. Can I collect Virginia workers’ compensation?
A: For the most part, yes, you can collect workers’ compensation if you were on a business trip and got hurt in the hotel. The law says that injuries that occur while traveling on a business trip are covered, with some exceptions. Slip and falls may occur in the hotel. You could get injured fixing …
Recent Changes in Virginia Workers’ Compensation Law
Pro Se Injured Workers Are At Risk
What is a pro se injured worker? A pro se injured worker is an injured worker dealing with the workers compensation court process on their own without the assistance of an attorney. I read an article the other day that estimates that 40% or more of the injured workers in Virginia are not represented by …
Will I Have to Go to Court if I File a Workers Compensation Claim?
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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When to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney
A work-related injury can be devastating to you and your family. You may be saving for a home, worried about paying for the kids to go to school, or saving for retirement. In an instant, a work-related injury can change all of your plans. Workers’ compensation is there to get you the medical treatment you …
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New Fines for Employers Who Don’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
I’m pleased to announce that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission has finally made some updates to their rules and guidelines when it comes to uninsured employers. The new fees and regulations read: “The law change amends section 65.2-805 of the Workers’ Compensation Act which addresses the civil penalty for employer failure to insure. Such employer …
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Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Workers Compensation Appeal?
If only I had a penny for every time I heard this question! First of all, let’s clarify what we mean when we are talking about an appeal. If you have been to a hearing at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and have been denied benefits by Opinion of the Commission and want to file an appeal …
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All About Virginia Workers Compensation Death Benefits
According to Virginia.gov, death benefits can be awarded to : “A surviving spouse, children under 18, children under 23 enrolled full time in an accredited education institution, parents in destitute circumstances or other qualifying dependents may be entitled to wage loss benefits. Death benefits include funeral expenses not to exceed $10,000 and transportation cost of …
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Common Sense Does Not Apply in Workers’ Compensation
When talking to injured workers, I often hear them make the argument that they should be awarded benefits based on their “common sense” situation (“I was hurt at work, my medical care should be paid for.” “I obviously cannot work so I should be paid for my time off.”). What’s worse is, I agree with …
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