Legal Blog - Workers' Comp

Workplace Violence Everyone deserves to feel safe at work, but unfortunately, sometimes this does not happen. If you have experienced workplace violence, you may have been physically injured, emotionally traumatized, or concerned about future violence. You should know that you…

Does Workers Compensation Cover Assault, Battery, and Other Workplace Attacks?  As usual the answer is not a simple yes or no on whether an attack on you during work hours will be considered compensable under workers compensation laws. In some…

Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Workers’ Comp in Virginia?  The common question of whether undocumented immigrant workers are entitled to benefits under Virginia Workers Compensation Act is a common question. Undocumented workers are eligible for some workers’ compensation benefits, but not…

Willful Misconduct and Virginia Law What Constitutes Willful Misconduct in Virginia? Willful misconduct is a term frequently used when insurance companies deny a  Workers’ Compensation claim. Workers’ compensation insurance is a form of no-fault insurance that covers workers who are…

What is a Compensable Consequence Injury in Virginia? This refers to a situation where a worker receives an injury at work, for which they file a worker’s compensation claim, then an additional injury or illness occurs as the result of…

When you’ve been hurt due to the negligence of another, bills can pile up fast. You’ve got doctor bills, hospital bills, and all your regular expenses. But you may not have your regular income if your injuries left you unable…

Overcome denied Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation by Insurance Company Being hurt at work can be stressful, leading to physical and mental pain. Then you have to worry about getting your worker’s compensation claim approved. Often, people are relieved when…

Employees who have been hurt and are unable to work, temporarily or permanently, understandably have a lot of questions about workers compensation claims. Workers comp is designed to take the place of civil suits against employers whose workers have been…

What is a Wide Turn?  Many people have questions about wide right sharp turns when driving, and subsequent accidents. Generally these involve large commercial vehicles, mostly trucks. Due to their size (more than 10,000 pounds), these oversized vehicles can’t be…

If you?ve never been hurt on the job in Virginia, you may be unfamiliar with the workers’ compensation process, including the rules concerning choosing a doctor. Some states have workers’ comp laws that allow an employer to choose what doctor…