Fairfax Workers’ Compensation Blog
What is third-party worker’s compensation?
When you receive an injury at the workplace, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation from your employer. Worker’s compensation can cover medical costs and lost wages, taking some of the burdens off your shoulders during a difficult rehabilitation period. But...
A look at the hidden safety risks for roofers in Virginia
Roofers spend a lot of time working at elevated heights. As you might expect, this comes with many safety risks. Falling from such a height is one of the most obvious and could lead to severe head injuries, multiple fractures or even death. Unfortunately, many roofers...
Hotel workers face many health and injury risks
If you are employed in Virginia’s hospitality industry, you probably perform a variety of labor-intensive tasks during each shift. Housekeepers often work especially hard, ensuring that each hotel room is clean, sanitized and free of clutter. During the state’s...
This is how some employers stop workers’ comp claims
We hope you and your loved ones go through your entire life without ever suffering a workplace injury. Unfortunately, many of our neighbors here in the Fairfax region of Virginia have suffered such injuries. Although workers’ compensation exists to mitigate the...
These injuries can take you away from your foodservice job
Most people need their jobs to continue providing for the ones they love. Missing time from work can result in lost wages, which in turn, can lead to financial hardships. When a work injury is responsible for lost income, you may wonder what you can do to reduce the...
Can undocumented immigrants get workers’ comp in Virginia?
Undocumented immigrants in the United States and in Virginia face a lot of uncertainty. They often have questions even about where they can ask questions. And for documented and undocumented immigrants to the U.S., as well as for native-born American citizens, one of...
America’s most dangerous jobs are no secret
If you work for a Virginia business, workers’ compensation insurance should, with very few exceptions, cover you for work-related injuries or illnesses. Virginia requires almost all employers to buy insurance in case of worker injuries. The state’s rules for workers’...
Common causes of construction site injuries
Working in the construction industry can be extremely rewarding. It can also be extremely dangerous.Even if you and your company are doing everything possible to protect against accidents, it's still possible to suffer an injury at some point. Understanding the most...
What to do after a workplace injury
Imagine a scenario where you are at your place of work. You are doing your job as you do every day when you unfortunately suffer an injury. It is significant enough of an injury that concerns about how to handle it flood your mind. It may keep you from performing your...
Reasons for a workers’ compensation claim denial
If you suffer a workplace injury and are unable to immediately return to your job, learn more about your legal right to receive workers' compensation benefits.You may believe that your claim is simple and straightforward, but that doesn't always mean you'll receive...
