You might think that working in retail is relatively safe – certainly compared to jobs in other types of industries. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those in retail are actually more likely to be injured or become ill due to their job than...
Workers’ Compensation
4 common injuries in office environments
Many individuals think an office environment is the last place for a person to suffer an injury. After all, office workers don’t operate tools like jackhammers, drive heavy vehicles or repeatedly lift heavy boxes. Though working in an office is less dangerous than in...
Who picks your doctor in a Virginia workers’ compensation claim?
If you’re injured at work and you need emergency care, you have a right to seek treatment wherever necessary – but what about after the emergency passes? Can you go to your regular primary care physician or, at least, pick your own workers’ comp doctor? In Virginia,...
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim in Virginia
You may have been expecting workers' compensation benefits after a workplace accident only to have your claim denied. You could find yourself in financial difficulty when this happens, given that you have bills to pay but can’t work due to your injuries Fortunately, a...
What auto repair and maintenance workers need to know
Whether you work in auto repair at a dealership or a repair business, you know the potential risks of your job and the importance of taking the proper safety precautions. Unfortunately, even if you do everything right, accidents can still happen. That’s especially...
Welders, know your injury risks—and your compensation rights
Jobs that involve welding pay well, with many salaried positions also providing workplace benefits. The possibility of lucrative income draws many people to welding occupations, but such jobs come with several injury risks. Whether you are already a welder or...
When do medical workers’ compensation benefits end in Virginia?
Workers' compensation benefits in Virginia can provide replacement for someone's lost wages through disability benefits and also medical coverage while an injured worker undergoes treatment. Some people fail to file a workers' compensation claim because they are...
Common injuries in the restaurant industry
The restaurant industry provides employment for thousands of people across Virginia. While serving customers day and night can be hard work, the majority of employees manage to do this without too much cause for concern. However, the restaurant industry can be...
Hotel housekeepers are at risk for bloodborne pathogens
Housekeepers in the hotel industry are at risk of contracting bloodborne pathogens. This can happen when they are cleaning rooms vacated by guests who are ill. Housekeepers need to be aware of the risks and take precautions to protect themselves from these...
I got hurt while traveling to work. Can I receive workers’ comp?
Most Virginia workers are aware that their rights entitle them to financial support if they are hurt at work. But what happens if your injuries happened away from work? Well, that depends. According to the “Going and Coming Rule,” you may be eligible for compensation...