Need to know the next steps that will happen and prepare for investigation for Food Stamp Fraud

You can probably work this out. However, if you are concerned about a charge of welfare fraud, you may want to talk to a criminal lawyer about...

Worker's compensation

I have practiced Virginia Workers Compensation law for 35 years and I can tell you that your claim has a lot of problems. The rule is an injury...

What to do when the company fails to file injury report with industrial commission (Virginia)?

You have two (2) years from the date of your accident to file a claim with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. if the insurer does not...

I failed a drug test. Which it was a week ago before I got injured at work. I was pushing a wheelchair bound man up a hill and p

You have a problem. If you failed a drug test, the employer may be able to terminate your employment for a violation of its drug policy. You can...

What can you do if you suffer significant pain or injury on a job?

. Even though you had a back injury accident, you do not appear to have reported it right away. It appears you did not report it until after going...

What can you do if you suffer significant pain or injury on a job?

Even though you had a back injury accident, you do not appear to have reported it right away. It appears you did not report it until after going to...

Can I change doctors under worker's compensation?

There are three ways to change a treating doctor in Virginia. First, the treating doctor can refer you to another doctor. Second, the insurance...

I was notified after a Continuing Disability Review that my benefits will terminate due to no longer being disabled. Will pay u

The Social Security psychologist said you were no longer disabled. You did not indicate if you are seeing a mental health professional on your own....

A Social Security check is exempt from ordinary garnishment proceedings. That being said the Authority can secure a judgment against you and if...

If I have to have surgery for a workplace injury do I have to wait the standard timeframe to receive workers comp benefits?

As others have said in Virginia you are not paid for the first 7 days of missed time for an injury unless you miss more than 21 days. If your...