Virginia Workers Compensation Payments: How Much and How to Calculate
Main takeaways: Benefits are limited Benefits are calculated based on a math formula Benefits are paid based on a percentage Virginia sets a minimum and maximum compensation rate How Long Will You Be Able to Get Your Lost Wages Checks? The answer, in general, is up to 500 weeks, and that’s about 9 and 1/2 …
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Is Permanent Partial Disability Included in My Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits?
When you have suffered a serious injury at work in Virginia and have been awarded workers’ compensation benefits, these benefits can include Permanent Partial Disability (or PPD). These benefits are awarded for the permanent loss of use or range of motion of a body part. What can you get a Permanent Partial Disability Rating for? …
What Is the Importance of Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim Correctly?
If you get injured or fall ill while performing your work duties, Virginia law provides that you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that cover your medical bills and part of your lost income. Getting these benefits begins with you reporting your injury or illness to your employer and filing a claim per the …
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