In order to get permanent partial disability benefits for scarring, you need to file a claim with VWC with a statement from your doctor stating...

Without prejudice means that you can refile the claim, so long as you are still within the statute of limitations. With prejudice means that the...

You need to be out of work more than 7 days in order to be eligible for lost wages. However, once you are out for 21 days you can collect those...

McDonald's almost certainly carries workers' compensation insurance so her avenue of recovery would be via filing a workers' compensation claim. ...

Unlike many other states, Virginia does not recognize whole body impairments, so you can effectively ignore that number. An 11% rating to a lower...

If the carrier/employer denies claim, do I have to continue see their WC doctors?

Yes, if they are denying your claim you are free to choose your own physician.

Can I take a settlement in my workers comp .case

Settlement is definitely an option you can and should explore. A settlement will take into account things such as future lost wages, the value of...

The short answer is that yes, the case manager can cancel your appointment without notifying you. Unfortunately, it does not matter if you...

I worked for a company in Virginia for that is union. I got injured at work and fired the next day. What can I do?

Virginia is an at-will employment state, meaning that an employer can fire you for just about any reason that isn't discriminatory. Your union,...

I recommend that you contact a workers' comp attorney right away to make sure you are eligible for lost wages should you need to go back out of...