Truck Crash on I81 claims life
Driver for Kroger hauler killed in crash on I-81 A truck driver from Buchanan died in a single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 81 near New Market on Wednesday morning, Virginia State Police said. Sandra Jo...
View ArticleFacts about how to protect yourself if injured on the job in Virginia
How do you best protect yourself? Get an Award order by filing a claim for benefits. You may file a claim for benefits either by writing a simple letter, by filling out the claim for benefits form...
View ArticleVirginia Workers’ Comp Lawyer: Choosing a good thing?
Compensation laws of Virginia Workers’ is a specialty. You do not choose a general practitioner for brain surgery, so why not choose a family doctor to claim compensation for your work? We can not...
View ArticleTHE MOST IMPORTANT LEGAL ISSUES THAT CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WORKERS’...
Workers’ compensation is a “No-Fault” remedy created by statute. Negligence on the part of the employer or a co-employee is not an issue. Workers’ compensation statutes and case law have changed the...
View ArticleWAYS THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL TRY TO DENY YOUR VALID CLAIM
Willful Misconduct—Or Insurance Companies Looking for Loopholes If an employee is hurt due to “willful misconduct,” his claim may be lost. It makes sense but the insurance company will grab on to...
View ArticleHorse trailer crashes on I95
Fredericksburg.com – I-95 crashes snarl morning commute – page 1 FLS.
View ArticleHow long do I receive workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia?
You can receive your lost wages and permanent partial disability benefits for a maximum of 500 weeks between the two benefits. Your medical benefits are lifetime as long as the doctor says the medical...
View ArticleVirginia settlement options for workers’ killed on the job
Death benefits. If an employee dies as a result of his job, his dependents may be entitled to funeral expenses and two-thirds of his average weekly wage up to 500 weeks. If there are multiple...
View ArticleWhy Can’t I get Pain & Suffering Compensation for my injury?
Workers’ compensation is a pain, no doubt about it. The overwhelming majority of people who contact my office do so because they are incredibly frustrated with the system and don’t know where else to...
View ArticleHead Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury?
Many people assume that if their workers’ comp claim recognizes their “head” to be their entire head including what is inside (the brain!). This seems correct, right? WRONG – the head is NOT the same...
View ArticlePreparations before and after back surgery
I wanted to share an article I found by John E. Sherman, M.D., giving information on how to prepare for back surgery both before and after. I sometimes think that when faced with the possibility of...
View ArticleLumbar Fusion Surgery
I have so many clients who have suffered the misfortune of sustaining a serious back injury at work. Some injured workers can be treated with physical therapy or injections, while others require...
View ArticleATTENTION PUBLIC SERVANTS
Did you know that if you work as a public servant (ie: Policeman, Fireman, First Responder) you are in a “protected class” under Virginia Workers’ Compensation? This means that when you file a claim...
View ArticleHurry up& Wait!
Workers’ Compensation is a painfully slow process. I’m not trying to scare anyone but as an injured worker, you need to know what to expect when dealing with this process. Also, there are several...
View ArticleWorkplace Safety and OSHA
I just read an article about some workers injured in Texas when there was an explosion at a fertilizer plant (www.CNN.com). Sadly several workers lost their lives in the blast. My heart goes out to...
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Heat Related Injury at Work
Alright folks, it is getting to be that time of year again so I wanted to share some information with you about heat related injuries. Workers’ in Virginia contend with hot temperatures and sever...
View ArticleDeath Benefits for the Families of Workers Killed on the Job in Virginia
According to www.workcomp.virginia.gov, death benefits can be awarded to : “A surviving spouse, children under 18, children under 23 enrolled full time in an accredited education institution, parents...
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