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Under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, duly hired workers who suffer a job-related injury or occupational disease may claim workers’ comp benefits. However, not all injuries or illnesses qualify for worker’s comp.

If you’ve had a work-related injury that resulted in a permanent impairment, your impairment rating will factor into the calculation of your worker’s compensation. What is an impairment rating, and how does it affect your worker’s comp benefits?

Nobody expects to get assaulted at work, but unfortunately, thousands of Americans are injured or killed every year due to workplace violence. The National Safety Council reports that in 2020 alone, assaults at work resulted in 392 fatalities as well as 20,050 injuries causing missed workdays.

Employees who sustain work-related injuries or conditions may be entitled to workers’ comp benefits, but only if they report the incident and file a claim within the period prescribed by law. Otherwise, a delay in reporting and filing may lead to a denial of their claim.

Some injured workers hesitate to pursue workers’ compensation because they believe workman’s comp benefits don’t cover their pre-existing conditions. Likewise, some employers and insurance adjusters may assert that a worker’s…

When you’re taking time off to recover from a work injury, it can be very tempting to log on to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and post about your day. You may want to recount your job incident or share happier experiences with your friends.

Under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, a duly hired worker who suffers an on-the-job injury or disease may claim worker’s compensation benefits. What injuries and illnesses are covered, and what benefits can you claim?

A person who has been injured at work often needs to deal with medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and other accident-related costs. Workers’ compensation settlements can help pay for these expenses, along with damages that the worker incurs in recovery.

Under Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation laws, workers are entitled to compensation if they sustain injuries at work or while doing a work-related task. They’re also entitled to benefits if they suffer from illnesses or diseases, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, due to the nature of their work.

The workers’ compensation system in Virginia offers legal protection for employees who get injured at work or suffer from work-related conditions.