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Use of Mediation in Workers’ Compensation Cases: Swift Solution and Fair Resolution

Workers who are injured on the job and unable to continue their employment may be eligible to collect benefits under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance (WC) policy.  Sometimes taking many months or even years to bring to closure, WC cases involving permanent injury, lengthy disability from work, or multiple injuries are complex, costly, and often…

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Virginia Workers Compensation Judge: Mediation Works !

Mediation of workplace accident cases has long been a “win-win” proposition. This form of “Atlernative Dispute Resolution” was offered free of charge and recommended for all kinds of disputes, from medical payment, to vocational rehabilitation to rules and procedures. The Virginia Lawyers Weekly October 18, 1999 headline read, “Mediating Workers’ Comp Claims – Commission promotes…

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