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...
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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...
Falls are a bigger risk to workers than people realize
There are many professions that are strongly associated with an obvious and direct risk of falling. For example, construction workers and window washers are among those who are at increased risk for a fall when compared with the general public because their jobs may...
4 common misconceptions about workers’ compensation in Virginia
Employees injured while performing work-related duties in Virginia are usually entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, not all affected individuals file for these benefits. Widespread misconceptions about workers' compensation dissuade many from pursuing...
What types of injuries do construction workers commonly face?
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...
Working in retail can be more dangerous than you might think
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...
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...