By its very nature, construction work presents a variety of risks. It's physically demanding work that may require working at heights or in dangerous situations. It involves operating large machinery, which is hazardous in itself. It probably comes as no surprise that...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
If a third party’s negligence contributed to or directly caused your workplace accident, you can file a personal injury claim against them to seek compensation for your damages. This is known as a third-party liability claim, and it is separate from your workers’...
We are now well into the holiday season and it’s a busy time for most industries. Delivery drivers, perhaps, have more to do than anyone else. Some individuals like to be organized early and get their presents delivered long before Christmas day. Others prefer to...
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...
