Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Workers Compensation

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

WORKERS' COMP LAWYERS

Most work is…hard. Even on a good day, there’s a reason it’s called work. Being away from your home and loved ones is tough, but it shouldn’t cause you pain. If you’ve been injured on the job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance program may entitle you to certain benefits – critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more.

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There are over 50,000 workplace injuries in Virginia every year. 

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Educational and healthcare workers had the highest number of incidents.  

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Virginia workers in construction, manufacturing, and transportation see a higher rate of work-related fatalities than the national average.

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Workers Comp Lawyers

Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Your employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program should be there to help. It offers critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation – even death benefits in the event of a fatal accident. But this is not always given; far from it. In fact, insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. They might be big and powerful, but so are we. That’s why we have won thousands of workers’ compensation cases for our clients over the past 65 years.

Labor Pains

The process of filing a workers’ compensation claim is complex. There are rules and regulations that often protect the employer more than the injured worker. There are even more exceptions. Your employer and their insurance company can drag their feet responding to your claim or present a lowball settlement amount far less than what you deserve. In many cases, they may refuse your claim outright. We see too many cases of people not getting the help they need because they tried to file on their own.

Getting Over The Hurdles of Benefits Claims

It is not uncommon for an employer to dispute an employee’s claim because the rates they pay into the system will be affected by the number of workers’ compensation claims paid on their behalf.

Part of the investigation will include a physician evaluation on behalf of the state. While this is supposed to be an impartial assessment, employees should know doctor-patient confidentiality does not apply in this situation, and statements made during the exam could be used to argue the injury was not work-related or is not as severe as claimed.

If you suffer a work accident or personal injury on the job, get first aid or medical attention right away. The treating healthcare provider must be authorized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (except in an emergency). Notify your supervisor as soon as possible, detailing the injury and the way it occurred. You must inform your employer in writing within 30 days following the accident (or within two years of your awareness of an occupational illness) or you may lose the right to benefits. And contact an attorney. Your employer’s insurance company is skilled at denying your benefits. Rutter Mills is skilled at making sure that doesn’t happen.

Accidents that happen on land are typically governed by state workers compensation laws. While workers’ compensation puts a cap on damages, there are exceptions — such as when an employer or co-worker intentionally causes harm, or when the injury results from a defective product or a toxic substance. There may be third parties who are also liable like drivers, landowners, or subcontractors. Rutter Mills can advise you on all these matters and help you get the maximum compensation you need and deserve.

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TESTIMONIALS

You don’t have to worry about the bills, just get healthy.

Dave Put His Trust in Us

Don’t Fall For The Insurance Company’s Games

Dave suffered serious injuries in a car accident. The defendant’s insurance company tried to offer him a low amount so Dave called Rutter Mills. We took over dealing with the insurance and got Dave the money he needed to get back on his feet.

They enabled me to be happy in life again.

Get Back On Track

Protecting Your Future

Glenn’s car accident changed his life, but not permanently thanks to the help of his Rutter Mills attorney. When the insurance companies wouldn’t help him, our team fought back and won.

I knew I needed Rutter Mills.

Fighting For What's Right

Getting Justice

On his way home from work at the shipyard, Dan was involved in an accident. He tried to file a claim on his own, but the insurance company wouldn’t give him the money he needed to put his life back on track. Dan knew he needed to call Rutter Mills.

They actually won my case 3 times!

Larena's Win

After her car accident, Larena asked her father, a local stevedore, for his advice on who to call. He recommended Rutter Mills. Her team of car accident experts at Rutter Mills fought back when the insurance companies tried to deny her the money she needed to recuperate from her injuries. We took her case to trial – and won. When the insurance company filed their appeals, we beat them again – two more times! Larena got the money she needed and the justice she deserved.

We’re going to immediately call Rutter Mills. That’s the people I trust with my baby girl.

Who Do You Trust With Your Family?

After a car accident, Jamaree’s first call was to her mom. She was shaken up and scared. Mom told her “We’re calling Rutter Mills. Her next was to Rutter Mills. Her Rutter Mills car accident team helped her get compensation “above & beyond” what she was expecting.

They lifted allot of stress off my shoulders. I recommend them to anybody because they WILL fight for you.

Who Can You Turn To?

Referrals From Friends and Family

After John was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, he turned to the person he trusts most for a recommendation. His wife, a paralegal of 30 years, told him to call Rutter Mills on the advice of the lawyer she worked for.

They really care for you as a person. Words cannot describe what Rutter Mills did for me and for my case.

When You Need Someone In Your Corner

Don’t Go It Alone

When the insurance company tried to get Carol to sign paperwork after her car accident, she knew she needed a lawyer. Carol knew she needed Rutter Mills.

When I called Rutter Mills, I knew it was the right fit. They’re so interested in helping you get justice.

Getting The Justice You Deserve

When Mom Needs Strength

Taryn was in a car accident while she was pregnant. She knew she needed someone in her corner to protect her rights and her family’s future.

There’s attorneys, then there’s Rutter Mills.

We're Here When The Unexpected Happens

Priorities

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.

When you’ve got a serious injury, you need a serious lawyer. That’s why we chose Rutter Mills.

Motorcycle Accidents Change Everything

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.

With the seriousness of the accident, I knew that we needed a serious lawyer. I needed Rutter Mills.

Carol & Levon's Story

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 were injured at work, there may be more parties responsible than just your employer. Talk to our team for a free case evaluation and find out if you may be entitled to additional compensation.

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Wrongful Death at Work

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Wrongful Death Lawyers

If you have lost a loved one while they were at work, call our wrongful death attorneys to help get your family on the path to healing.

Longshore Harbor Workers Act

Longshore and Harbor Workers

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When you have a longshore case, you need a workers comp injury attorney who is well-versed in the intricacies of the LHWCA. You need Rutter Mills.

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Getting the Benefits You Deserve

Your employer’s insurance program should be a lifeline for you after an injury.

Insurance companies resist paying Workers’ Compensation claims – that’s their job. Fighting for it by yourself can be intimidating, confusing, exhausting – and unsuccessful. The process – by design — is difficult to navigate. The employers and insurance companies have the upper hand, and they’re in it to win it. But so are we.

Rutter Mills has won thousands of these cases for our clients over the past sixty years, involving both state laws and the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. We know the ins and outs of these laws, and the appeals process, to not only win your case, but maximize your compensation.

At Rutter Mills,
every case is a serious case-because it's your case.

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Personal Injury

We are here for you in your time of need, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our top-rated attorneys will fight the insurance companies and get you back on your feet.

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Car Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life. Then we’ll tell you what options are available to you to get on the road to recovery.

Car Accident Lawyers
Car Accident Lawyers

Maritime/Jones Act Law

Personal injuries that happen when you’re working – or playing – on the water aren’t governed by “the law of the land.” They are subject to maritime laws under the Jones Act– also known as admiralty law.

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Motorcycle Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on listening to not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often serious. We are here to listen to your story so we can guide you to healing. Our team has represented some of the largest truck accident cases in Virginia. Call us and see how we can help you today.

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Truck Accident Lawyers

Workers Compensation

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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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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Christine M

Shelley was with us from start to finish with our case. She explained everything to us that we did not understand. Very patient if we had a question. If she did not know it, found out the answer and got back with us. She went above and beyond to help us with everything.

Ray M

After getting hurt at work I had problems with workers compensation right away. Comp was denying claims for medical treatment and not paying correct amount of wages. I was very worried and stressed till I called Rutter Mills. Attorney Jesse Pound with paralegal Jordan Johnson made all my problems go away. Thank you so much for all your help.

Ira S

I got injured on the job, Rutter Mills accepted my case, and did an outstanding job representing me. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Jarrin P

They were straightforward and honest through the whole ordeal. I couldn't have found a better law firm to help me get the job done.

Robert W.

Thank you, Mr. Pound and Ms. Shelly, for all your help on my worker's compensation case. Your professionalism and compassion during this time was second to none. I didn't know what to expect when I contacted Rutter Mills but from the first time talking to Jesse, I knew I was in good hands. He exceeded my expectations in every aspect of my case and I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Pound to anyone looking for a lawyer dedicated to getting a positive result for his client. I will always be grateful for your help. Once again, thank you for a job well done.

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