Workers Compensation

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act provides a legal framework to compensate injured workers for job-related injuries. It was designed to ensure that workers and their families are properly cared for and compensated following workplace injuries.

A World of Hurt

Exams of Injured Workers Fuel Mutual Mistrust

Independent medical examiners hired and paid for by insurance companies to “flush out workers who exaggerate injuries or get unnecessary care,” have recently called into question the neutrality of such examinations.  As one doctor reported, “If you did a truly pure report . . .you’d be out on your ears and the insurers wouldn’t pay for it. You have to give them what they want.” Read more

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Representative Clients

An inventory specialist sustained a serious back injury requiring surgery.
An inventory specialist sustained a serious back injury requiring surgery.  She did not retain an attorney because the insurer paid wage loss and medical expenses associated with her claim.  She failed to file a claim for injury with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission within two years of the accident.  The statute of limitations passed, and the insurance company refused to pay any further wage loss or medical expenses.  Even though the insurance company…

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Top 10 Workers Comp Award

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