Virginia settlement options for workers’ killed on the job
Death benefits. If an employee dies as a result of his job, his dependents may be entitled to funeral expenses and two-thirds of his average weekly wage up to 500 weeks. If there are multiple...
View ArticleWhy Can’t I get Pain & Suffering Compensation for my injury?
Workers’ compensation is a pain, no doubt about it. The overwhelming majority of people who contact my office do so because they are incredibly frustrated with the system and don’t know where else to...
View ArticleHead Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury?
Many people assume that if their workers’ comp claim recognizes their “head” to be their entire head including what is inside (the brain!). This seems correct, right? WRONG – the head is NOT the same...
View ArticlePreparations before and after back surgery
I wanted to share an article I found by John E. Sherman, M.D., giving information on how to prepare for back surgery both before and after. I sometimes think that when faced with the possibility of...
View ArticleLumbar Fusion Surgery
I have so many clients who have suffered the misfortune of sustaining a serious back injury at work. Some injured workers can be treated with physical therapy or injections, while others require...
View ArticleATTENTION PUBLIC SERVANTS
Did you know that if you work as a public servant (ie: Policeman, Fireman, First Responder) you are in a “protected class” under Virginia Workers’ Compensation? This means that when you file a claim...
View ArticleHurry up& Wait!
Workers’ Compensation is a painfully slow process. I’m not trying to scare anyone but as an injured worker, you need to know what to expect when dealing with this process. Also, there are several...
View ArticleWorkplace Safety and OSHA
I just read an article about some workers injured in Texas when there was an explosion at a fertilizer plant (www.CNN.com). Sadly several workers lost their lives in the blast. My heart goes out to...
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Heat Related Injury at Work
Alright folks, it is getting to be that time of year again so I wanted to share some information with you about heat related injuries. Workers’ in Virginia contend with hot temperatures and sever...
View ArticleDeath Benefits for the Families of Workers Killed on the Job in Virginia
According to www.workcomp.virginia.gov, death benefits can be awarded to : “A surviving spouse, children under 18, children under 23 enrolled full time in an accredited education institution, parents...
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