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...
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...
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...
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...
