In today’s harsh economic times, it can be challenging to find a job that pays well enough to support you and your family. So when you’re able to secure a good position, it’s natural to do whatever it takes to hold on to this employment. But if you’ve been injured on the job in Virginia, [...]

As industrial trucks are used more and more often, there’s an increase in worker death and injury. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 100 workers are killed and more than 20,000 suffer from a forklift injury in the United States. If you’ve been the victim of such an injury accident caused by [...]

An employee who suffers from a serious work-related injury or occupational disease that makes it difficult or impossible to do his or her previous job may be eligible for on-the-job training and retraining under Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation laws. An attorney can explain how this works and help you understand the facts about these services. These [...]

Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits cover injured workers. However, they can also cover those workers whose job leads to a significant illness. Any job-related illness that prevents an employee from working and results in medical expenses for treatment can lead to the same types of benefits.  Although an employee may be entitled to these benefits, an [...]

Any injury on the job site can be scary and painful, but one that causes an amputation can be especially tragic. Because of the dangerous nature of heavy labor and construction jobs, these types of accidents are all too frequent.  While a Virginia work comp claim may help you pay for medical bills and rehabilitation, [...]

Richmond Virginia attorneys may be able to help if you have suffered a knee injury while on the job. Workers’ comp cases can quickly become complicated. You may also find that your rights are being violated. If this is the case, you should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Workers Comp Cases: Common Types [...]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common form of a repetitive stress injury that many workers have developed over time. This may be attributed to the increased use of workplace computers. In just about every occupation, computers are used in some capacity.  If you are struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome in Richmond, Virginia, seek an attorney [...]

One of the more complicated areas of the law deals with Virginia Workers’ Compensation benefits. Pursuing a Virginia Workers’ Compensation claim can take a long time, especially if a claim is denied or if you find yourself in the midst of a Workers’ Compensation appeal. You may benefit from the help of a Richmond, Virginia, [...]

A Virginia work accident is more likely to result in back injuries than previously believed, suggests a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the United States Department of Labor. According to the workplace injuries statistics in the report, more than 1 million employees sustain back injuries each year, accounting for approximately [...]

A serious workplace injury can force you to take a lengthy leave of absence, and if you’re the family breadwinner, this could cause many financial difficulties. Even if you’re single, you could still face some difficulties. You may benefit by having a Richmond attorney work with you in settling a workers’ comp claim. An attorney [...]

When you file a Virginia Workers’ Comp claim, you’re dealing with both your employer and their insurance company. Both of these parties may be a hindrance during the Workers’ Compensation claims process, but the insurance companies are notorious for certain “dirty tricks” they use to reduce or deny your claim. Filing your claim for Workers’ [...]

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be able to file a claim for third-party personal injury compensation in lieu of your work injury compensation claim. To check if this is a viable option for you, you’ll need to consult with a law firm in Richmond, VA. What is a third-party claim? In legalese, [...]

Injured workers can suffer a variety of serious and disabling injuries, and loss of the use of a body part is one of the most devastating accidents. Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws provide for certain durations of compensation for workers who suffer permanent loss of use, either full or partial, of a body part. If you [...]

Workman’s comp fraud happens when an employer tries to deceive the insurance companies and other state and federal agencies about the risk of their employee’s jobs and work conditions to reduce the cost of insurance.  Many employees are often afraid to report workman’s comp fraud in fear of retribution from supervisors but if you believe [...]

If you have been injured on the job in Richmond or an outlying area, you may feel overwhelmed by emotions, concerns, and fears, and you’re probably also in a considerable amount of pain, further compounding the difficulty of managing your situation.  At our Virginia Workers’ Compensation claims law firm, we understand what you are going [...]