Virginia workers' compensation payments have a maximum payment of 500 weeks (9 1/2 years) unless you qualify for Permanent Total disability. ...

Workers comp.injury leading to disease which is expensive, lifelong and complicated. Can I make the company pay for the expense

You have raised a number of issues which cannot be answered simply or quickly. Whether you have any basis for a claim for what is called a...

Do I have a negligence lawsuit against the place where I was performing the work and my regular employer?

Generally you cannot sue your employer for injuries which occur on the job unless the party you are suing is unconnected to the employment. It is...

I injured my back,shoulder& knee at work, the case worker want to settle out of court,what is a fair amount ,If I settle?

You should not try to settle your claim without consulting a Virginia workers' compensation attorney. I have been practicing Virginia workers'...

Is workers comp possible in my situation

If you fell on the employer's premises due to a defect in the stairs or because you slipped on something on the stairs, then you would be covered....

I was injured at work the claim was accepted and I had surgery for my right shoulder rotatory cuff the Dr. sent me for an FCE

Virginia does not accept whole body ratings. Furthermore, the rating for a shoulder, per se, will not be accepted either. The only rating that is...

Vocational rehab in Virginia after injury at work

After 35 years of Virginia workers' compensation practice, I have come to describe what you are going through as a legal minefield. You are being...

Workers comp hearing

I have been practicing Virginia workers' compensation for over 35 years and I see this all of the time. The insurance company is hoping that you...

Can a settlement received for a workplace injury (former employer) affect retirement benefits?

It is not clear from your question whether you filed suit for wrongful termination or if you are pursuing a workers' compensation case. Your...

I got injured on the job on 12-12-13 and had a lawyer file for Workers Compensation here in Virginia, I had filed before

If your 2001 injury was to a different body part, it will not really affect your new case. If it was to the same body part, then you will have to...