Workplace injuries happen every day. Under Virginia law, most Isle of Wight County employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, just because your employer carries it does not mean your claim is guaranteed to be successful. Most insurance companies care about their bottom line, and denying claims is an important part of their business model.
Getting Help Is Your Right
After a workplace injury, it is understandable if you have questions. You hear conflicting advice; while loved ones could pressure you to seek additional care, your employer might be pushing you to return to work before you are ready. To protect your legal rights, it is in your best interest to discuss your case with seasoned workers’ compensation attorneys. At Rutter Mills, we know that you have questions, and we look forward to answering them. At the end of your consultation, there is no obligation to go any further with our firm.
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Attempting to handle your own workers’ compensation claim is risky. Rutter Mills has more than 60 years of experience taking on the insurance companies and winning benefits for our clients. To discuss how we can help you, call to schedule your free consultation right away.
Workers’ compensation insurance policies only cover certain injuries for obvious reasons. The system was designed to provide benefits for workers injured on the job, meaning benefits are only available for injuries that occur within the scope of your employment. These injuries must have occurred while working or have their origin traced back to the workplace regardless of when the symptoms appear.
The law offers some flexibility in this area given the nature of workplace injuries. For example, injuries that do not occur at the workplace are covered as long as you were performing work duties. For example, a traveling salesperson on the way to an appointment could have a viable claim if they are injured in a vehicle accident on the way.
Alternatively, not every injury that occurs on company property will be covered. Injuries that occur due to horseplay do not qualify for compensation benefits. Neither do injuries that occur during a lunch break, even if you are at your place of business. These rules are complex and are best explained during a consultation with experienced Isle of Wight workers’ comp lawyers.
After a workplace injury, you should be focused on getting back on your feet so that you can get back to your job. You shouldn’t have to worry about how you’re going to pay for your recovery, and you definitely shouldn’t have to worry about haggling with workers’ comp. The Norfolk workers’ compensation attorneys at Rutter Mills can help you with your claim. We’ll handle the workers’ comp details while you handle everything else associated with your accident.
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If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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