Injured at work and employer has postponed my surgery. Do I need a lawyer?

If your doctor is willing to perform your surgery now and bill your private health insurance, this may be a good option. Your other choice is to...

Can I be fired by my employer when on partial disability "light duty # if I call out sick and have 2 sick days available in Va??

If you fail to show up for work or violate company policy, you may be terminated by your employer despite the fact that you are on light duty...

What to do if your inured in The job and have doctors restrictions, and your employer tells you you can't return to work?

Under the Virginia workers' compensation Act, your employer is not obligated to provide you with light duty. If your doctor has given you work...

Can I receive an advance in my workerscomp case if I already signed my settlement papers?

There are third party companies that advertise that they will advance funds to persons who have injury claims. These companies take a lien against...

Can i fire my injury lawyer before settlement? and hire new attorney?

You certainly can discharge your attorney at any time. However keep in mind that the attorney you discharge has a right to assert a lien against...

The attorney's fee in a Virginia workers' compensation case is determined by the Workers' Compensation Commission. If your attorney obtains weekly...

I have a workers comp mediation settlement coming up can I ask for pain an suffering too?

In Virginia you cannot claim pain and suffering for an injury that happens on the job, even if the injury is the result of your employer's...

I received an SROI about a workers compensation claim from 2010, should I sign it or talk to a lawyer?

the State Report of Injury (SROI) is a form that is generally completed by the insurance company. Call a Virginia workers' compensation attorney...

I need to know if I can sue the actual company I was injured at eventhough I was working through a temp service?

The short answer is "maybe". As Mr. Hoen pointed out, under Virginia law, you definitely cannot sue the temp company that you were working for...

Can I be termination while on workers comp in Virginia?

To answer your initial question: yes. You can be terminated while you are on workers' compensation. However, if that termination is for an unlawful...