Workers’ compensation benefits pay for medical bills and replace lost wages for injured employees. They do not have to prove the injury was due to the employer’s negligence, which, in theory, eliminates the need for litigation. In practice, however, employers and the insurance companies obligated to pay these benefits often delay them or pay far less than an injured employee is entitled to recover.
Suffolk Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Suffolk Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
There are over 50,000 workplace injuries in Virginia every year.
Educational and healthcare workers had the highest number of incidents.
Virginia workers in construction, manufacturing, and transportation see a higher rate of work-related fatalities than the national average.
Injured employees will have the best chance of receiving the full measure of their workers’ comp benefits by retaining the services of an experienced Suffolk workers’ compensation attorney from Rutter Mills. For over 60 years, we have helped hundreds of workers recover the benefits they deserve when their injuries prevent them from working and earning their regular wages. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Why You Need a Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Suffolk, VA
Our team of Suffolk workers’ compensation attorneys will manage the complexities of your workers’ comp claim:
- Clerical errors and missed deadlines are common reasons for denials of workers’ comp claims. An experienced workers’ comp attorney will ensure all filings are complete, correct, and timely.
- At least one study has shown that injured employees receive larger workers’ compensation settlements when a lawyer represents them.
- Workers’ comp insurance companies hire hundreds of lawyers and claims adjusters with substantial experience evaluating claims. When you hire a lawyer to handle your claim, you will match or exceed that experience and create a level playing field between yourself and the insurer.
- A Suffolk workers’ compensation lawyer has access to medical and expert resources that can verify your claim and push back against the doctors appointed by the insurance company.
Finally, a lawyer will protect you against retaliation from an employer who wants to discourage you from pursuing a workers’ comp claim.
Many employees in Suffolk work for businesses near the Virginia Inland Port and the shipping and cargo operations in the areas around Burbage Grant, Bennet’s Creek Quarter, and Nansemond Pointe. Those workplaces expose employees to a higher risk of injuries, including the following:
- Injuries to shoulders, knees, and other joints, such as dislocations and torn meniscuses
- Bulging or herniated discs and other back and neck injuries
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Crushed limbs
- Internal organ damage
- Illnesses caused by exposure to toxic substances
- Vision and hearing problems
- Deep lacerations that cause permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Our workers’ comp lawyers in Suffolk, VA, have represented clients with many other injuries. In all cases, we fight to recover the largest available workers’ comp settlement that may be available.
Best Next Steps
If you have suffered an on-the-job injury and have questions about your right to file a workers’ compensation claim, do not hesitate to call Rutter Mills to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer in our Norfolk or Newport News offices. You have a short deadline to file your claim after you have been injured. If you delay, you may lose your right and opportunity to collect the benefits you deserve.
We work tirelessly on behalf of our clients to maintain our status as one of Virginia’s most reputable and trusted firms. Learn more about how our experienced Suffolk workers compensation attorneys represent people who are hurt in all types of work-related accidents. Contact us today.
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When I called Rutter Mills, I knew it was the right fit. They’re so interested in helping you get justice.
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A devasting accident changed Levon’s life forever. The physical and emotional toll left him scared and in pain. When the insurance company for the defendant contacted the family, they made an offer that did not even cover the cost of the medication, much less doctors’ bills, and physical therapy. They knew they needed to talk to a serious lawyer. Rutter Mills took care of the negotiation so Levon could focus on healing.
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When Ed was injured in a motorcycle crash, he knew he needed a serious lawyer to protect his rights. The insurance companies were fighting him every step of the way. Rutter Mills helped prove Ed’s case and get him the money he needed to get on the road to recovery.
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They knew they needed a serious lawyer when Carol and her son were seriously injured. After the other party’s insurance company tried to get her to settle for less than she needed, Carol called Rutter Mills for help. We took on the insurance company so she could focus on healing.
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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.
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