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.

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Simms v. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., Supreme Court Record No. 091762 (January 13, 2011).
Mottram v. Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, 263 Va. 365, 559 S.E.2d 698 (2002).
Bennett v. Corestates Bank of Delaware, Supreme Court Record No. 980391 (November 23, 1998).

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A hostess slipped and fell on the wet ceramic tile floor

A hostess slipped and fell on the wet ceramic tile floor at the restaurant where she worked, resulting in multi-level disc herniations in her back. She retained Diane McNamara soon after she was injured. Over the years, the hostess underwent eight back surgeries. There was significant loss of function in her legs, and the hostess was never able to return to any form of work. Upon expiration of the 500 week maximum wage loss period, Diane McNamara filed a claim…

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