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Have you read the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act?
Have you read the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act?Workers' Compensation Tips
Dealing with a workers' compensation claim can be stressful but two things are very important and will make it easier to manage. These things are 1) documentation and 2) organization.Filing an accident report with the employer or insurer is not sufficient
Virginia workers' compensation lawyer Robert Walsh is often asked: "If the Workers Compensation Insurance Company is paying my medical bills and wage loss, I'm all set, right ?" The short answer is, "NO." Compensation insurance companies may voluntarily pay for medical care or lost wages, and it seems as though they do so for commendable reasons.Don't be Confused about Workers' Compensation and Third Party Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation is a program implemented by every state in the U.S. to cover medical treatment, lost wages and other compensation for workers who are injured or become sick while on the job.No Worker Penalty for 'Creative Compensation' Settlement
injured union member whose attorney resolved he workers' compensation claim with a 'creative compensation' settlementFREE ADVICE SEMINAR
Questions or Concerns About Workers' Compensation?
Come to our Free Questions & Answer Day
Wednesday November 18th 2009
6am - 4pm
Attorney Bob Walsh will be at the Rutter Mills
Newport News location answering questions.
4702 Washington Ave. Newport news 23607
accross from the Northrup Grumman entrance
conveniently located between 46th St. and 50th St. Gates
Virginia Demands User Data However Facebook Refuses
Always be careful what you post on the Internet because it could present issues for your case.
Guidlines on Looking for Light Duty Work
The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission has come up with a few simple guidelines on looking for light duty work that I felt were important to share with my clients.
Good Faith Search for Work - It is important to continue seeking light duty work in order to receive disability benefits.
Factors the Commission Considers - Factors that show the disabled employee has made a reasonble effort to find light duty emplyment.
Evidence of Reasonable Effort - Are you registered with the Virginia Employment Commission?
Keep a Job Search Record
Pre-Injury Skills and Experience
Method of Contacting Employers
Attempt to Maximize Earnings
For more information regarding the guidlines visit the Workers Compensation Commission.
The Purpose of Workers' Compensation
Many people come to me with questions about workers' compensation and the most frequently asked question is "Why can't I sue my employeer for my injuries?" Workers' Compensation was created for two reasons.
First being to provide replacement income and medical care to employees who are hurt on the job, who have lasting job-related disabilities, and those made ill by the conditions at their place of work.
Second is to reduce litigation against employeers. This protects the employeer from being sued in a civil case however it provides the employee workers' comp benefits.
Workers' Compensation is a trade-off of sorts, thus if you are injured while working for your employeer you can file a workers' compensation claim with your state's workers' compensation system. It is always helpful to consult a workers compensation lawyer in your quest to obtain workers' compensation benefits because these rules and regualtions are best understood by a workers' comp attorney.
