The average workers’ compensation settlement in Virginia will include money for an injured or ill worker’s lost wages, permanent disabilities they have suffered, and medical care they may need to treat their injuries or manage chronic pain. If you’re an employee who was injured on the job and is entitled…
When you’ve sustained a work-related injury in Virginia, you may have the right to pursue benefits from Virginia’s workers’ compensation system. However, the process of filing a claim for benefits may seem daunting. This step-by-step guide should help you understand what to expect in the workers’ compensation process. Seek Medical…
Working in a factory or industrial facility can be dangerous. If you suffered an on-the-job injury, you might worry about how you will pay for your medical expenses and living costs while you heal. Fortunately, Virginia’s workers’ compensation laws allow eligible employees to receive medical and wage loss benefits for…
According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, transportation-related incidents were responsible for approximately 38 percent of workplace deaths in one recent year. Meanwhile, incidents involving slips, trips, and falls contributed to another 16 percent of workplace fatalities. Although remote and hybrid jobs are more common, many American…
If you were hurt at work, you could file a workers’ compensation claim. But you may also file a personal injury claim if a third party caused your injuries. In Virginia, workers’ compensation insurers have the right to be reimbursed from a third-party personal injury lawsuit for any benefits they…
Virginia’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help workers recover from a work-related injury or illness. Benefits include partial replacement of the income you miss out on when you cannot continue to work in your regular job. While you may be entitled to wage replacement benefits when you cannot work…
If you are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a traumatic event that occurred in your workplace, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that could help you as you recover. Fighting for workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD can be difficult due to the State of Virginia’s…
Did you suffer an injury on the job or become ill due to workplace conditions in Virginia? If so, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 65,000 Virginia workers suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in one recent year. If you were hurt…
If you have been hurt while working in Virginia, you could be entitled to compensation through filing a workers’ comp claim. However, the claims process can be complicated to navigate on your own, especially when you’re already dealing with a long and painful recovery. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced…
Did you suffer a serious shoulder injury on the job in Virginia? Were you aware that most employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from their employer’s policy if they’ve been injured? Depending on your situation, you could be eligible for your employer’s insurance policy to pay for your medical…
