
What is an Independent Medical Examination in Workers’ Compensation?
If you have a workers’ compensation claim for an on-the-job injury, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical examination. The outcome of an
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If you have a workers’ compensation claim for an on-the-job injury, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical examination. The outcome of an

As frigid temperatures and dangerous winter conditions descend on much of the country, workers and employers must pay attention to the risks of weather-related work

Some jobs require workers to perform specific tasks repeatedly that may cause an injury to develop gradually over days, weeks, months, or even years. In

If you’re injured in an accident that is someone else’s fault, you probably wonder when you will receive payment from the at-fault party. In any

A permanent injury caused by a workplace accident affects the amount of workers’ comp benefits the injured worker receives under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act.

Virginia law requires employers with three or more employees to provide workers’ compensation coverage for on-the-job injuries. If you receive a workplace injury covered by

If you have a Virginia workers’ compensation case, a Functional Capacity Evaluation may be required at some point in the process. An FCE is a

The adjuster handling your workers’ compensation claim may tell you that they are “closing” your case. This statement is misleading, and often makes the injured

Independent contractors are generally excluded from Virginia workers’ comp, but your label isn’t always the last word. Learn how Virginia law determines employee status and what to do if your employer misclassified you.

When an injured worker files a workers’ compensation case, evidence must be gathered and compiled to support the claim. Discovery is the formal name for

If you have a personal injury claim, it may be necessary for an expert witness to provide testimony concerning the cause of the accident or

Effective July 1, 2021, a new law increased the jurisdiction of Virginia general district court in personal injury and wrongful death cases to include claims