Before getting workers' compensation benefits, you must go through the claims process. It entails reporting your injury to your employer and filing a claim, among other important steps. Therefore, it is important to understand how things work and, most importantly,...
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Staying safe when using ladders at work
In most workplaces, there will come a time when a task needs to be carried out at a height. Ladders come in useful when the reach of a person is not enough to get to where they need to be. However, using ladders can be dangerous and there are hundreds of fatalities...
What kind of injuries do grocery store workers face?
You might not consider working in a grocery store to be a particularly dangerous occupation. Compared to some others, this is probably true. As with any job, however, it comes with its own risks. Below are some of the common types of injuries grocery store workers...
Some of the common injuries teachers experience at work
Teaching is not something that tends to come to mind when thinking about dangerous professions. There’s no requirement to handle machinery or tools which can lead to accidents experienced by those working in construction, for example. Having said that, teachers do...
Exploring third-party involvement in your workplace accident
It's natural to assume that your employer is solely responsible for your workplace accident. However, this may not be so. Understanding the potential involvement of third parties in a workplace injury scenario may be crucial to better ensuring that you receive proper...
4 common work injuries for truck drivers
Any occupation can have elements that can injure employees, and this is no different for truck drivers. They are exposed to several factors that can hurt them. Luckily, the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (VWC) aims to serve injured workers. Therefore, if a...
Why injured workers should be wary of social media
A worker who is seeking workers' compensation for an injury should strongly consider staying off of social media until their claims process is fully resolved. It is common for attorneys representing insurance companies or employers to search social media platforms...
What should you ask your doctor during your workers’ comp claim?
It is good to know workers’ compensation exists to alleviate economic hardships after a workplace injury. Still, you are feeling much better and probably anxious to get back on the job. Such enthusiasm is admirable, but don’t be too ready to jump back on the...
VWC ruling highlights work time flexibility, responsibilities
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...
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...