Mediation at the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission

Clients of the Herndon- Reston area ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. have been receiving a special attachment to the Hearing Notices. It comes from Ann Beverly, the Ombudsman, an concerns the Commission’s FREE “MEDIATION” services. It states:

Mediation is an informal and voluntary process in which 2 or more people, have differing interests, work together with the help of a neutral mediator to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution to a conflict situation.

The Commission offers Mediation services to help resolve disputes quickly. Many issues can be resolved by the parties before a Hearing. These services are free and can be conducted in person or by telephone conference. If you are represented, you should ask your attorney if this is an option for you

For more information, go to the Commission’s website or contact the Ombudsman’s office. (www.vwc.state.va.us or call, toll free, 1-877-664-2566, menu option 6)