The National Safety Council reports that in the United States a worker suffers a job-related injury or illness every seven seconds. From minor injuries like muscle sprains, strains and simple lacerations to sudden traumatic injuries on the job, employees working in a...
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The Covid-19 Effect: Do you have a pandemic related workers’ compensation claim?
“Teleworking is encouraged.” How many times have we heard that in recent months while our country tries to find its way through a global health crisis? If you’re one of the thousands of “essential workers” who have kept us going through these trying times,...
How does workers’ compensation work in Virginia?
You have the right to seek financial compensation after a workplace injury in Virginia. Workers' compensation covers medical care, lost wages and sometimes other costs associated with the injury. If you or a loved one has become disabled after an illness or injury...
5 points in proving your disease of Carpal Tunnel or Asthma is job related
Not all work-related injuries in Virginia are immediately known. Sometimes an injury can take years to show up. A good example of this is carpal tunnel disease which occurs gradually over time as you continue to do something that causes extreme stress to your hands or...
Supporting your return to work with therapy
Depending on your career and the industry you work in, the risks you face at work each day may require personal protection, training and experience to navigate. Working with your employer in Virginia, you should feel confident in your ability to perform your job...
What happens if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
If you have experienced an accident on the job or developed an illness related to your job duties or place of employment, you may wish to seek assistance by filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Approval of a workers' compensation may not always occur...
Four types of disability benefits via workers’ compensation
Regardless of the nature of your job or the industry in which you work, you may at some point develop an illness connected to your employment or be hurt while at work. If this happens, you may file a claim for assistance via the state's workers' compensation program....
What are some rules for using portable ladders?
An employee may need to use a portable ladder for many situations at work regardless of their business industry or the nature of their job. From changing light bulbs to reaching for items stored on a high shelf and more, these ladders come in handy for many...
Understanding workers’ compensation retaliation
If you get hurt on the job, you can apply for workers’ compensation to pay for your medical bills or to compensate you while you take time off work to recover from your injuries. The process sounds simple and straightforward. Unfortunately for many injured employees...