Typically, a person would not be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they suffered an injury on the way to or from work. That’s what’s called the “coming and going” rule. However, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (VWC) determined that...
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How does the workers’ compensation process work in Virginia?
Employees injured while performing work-related duties may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can go a long way in helping you financially cope after a workplace accident by paying your medical bills and a portion of the wages lost when you...
Falls are a bigger risk to workers than people realize
There are many professions that are strongly associated with an obvious and direct risk of falling. For example, construction workers and window washers are among those who are at increased risk for a fall when compared with the general public because their jobs may...