If you’ve been hurt at work, you might be worried about how you’ll take care of your children while you heal. The good news is that workers’ compensation can help. This system is meant to protect workers who get injured on the job, and it includes help with money and...
Suffering a workplace injury can be overwhelming, especially when medical bills and lost wages start adding up. Fortunately, Virginia’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to help injured employees recover and stay financially stable. However, the claims...
Chronic back issues are among the most common workplace injuries that hard-working people sustain as they earn a living. For many Virginia workers, they develop slowly over time. Whether you spend long hours behind a desk, operate heavy machinery, or work in...
Determining fault is the main component of many personal injury cases. In a car accident, for instance, the at-fault driver may be liable for covering the costs of medical bills for the other party. This is specifically because they caused the accident and those...
When you sustain a work injury or contract an occupational disease, you need to inform your employer about it. You are required to observe certain rules when notifying your employer to protect your eligibility for compensation. Here is what you should know: Do it...
Roofing is one of the most dangerous sectors of construction. Even experienced roofers face serious risks every day. Understanding the most common causes of accidents can help workers stay safe. Below are some of the leading sources of injuries for roofers in...
When minors enter the workforce, they are often unaware of their legal rights, including protections under Virginia’s workers’ compensation laws. Many people assume that because minors are not yet adults, they are not be entitled to the same benefits as other...
If you’ve been injured on the job, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of the language you speak. In Virginia, as in other states, the workers’ compensation system is designed to protect all employees, including those who are not...
Employers who run businesses with hazards must require employees to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). However, cases of employees sustaining injuries due to the lack of PPE have been reported in many industries. Here are three ways employers can prevent such...
Burn injuries can be incredibly painful and may lead to scarring or disfigurement. In some cases, burns are so severe that complete healing isn’t possible. For many workers, burn injuries are among the greatest hazards they face. This is clearly true for those in...
