On August 11, 2014, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) launched a new website. The URL is: https://www.workcomp.virginia.gov/. The VWC website is a critical resource for anyone involved with a workers’ compensation case, not only because of the vast amount of information covered on the site, but also because of the WebFile system. Through the…
Continue readingThe Workers Comp laws were originally a “compromise” between employers and employees. Injured workers gave up the right to be able to sue their unsafe employers or negligent co-workers in Court under Common Law, and instead they would be able to avail themselves of the promised quicker, less expensive and complicated Workers Comp administrative system.…
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“As long as there is no Award, an injured worker has a duty to market for all periods she is claiming during which she was limited by the treating doctor to “restricted,” “part time” and/or “light duty” work,” according to Herndon Virginia injury lawyer Doug Landau. Contrary to common belief, marketing is not a defense;…
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Workers who have been injured on the job are often examined by several different physicians. If the findings amongst the doctors varies, what happens to your case? It is important to note that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission gives more weight to attending physicians’ opinions. In cases where the treating doctor has you on light…
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This is a simple question with an elusive answer. Suppose you have been injured on the job and the Employer, Insurer and/or Third Party Administrator (“TPA”) want to settle the case with you. That’s right, the parties to this potential workers’ compensation (WC) claim have agreed on a settlement. If you have not yet filed…
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