If a work accident makes an existing condition worse, Virginia workers’ compensation law may provide benefits for the injuries caused by the accident. However, a ...

Some workers’ compensation cases ultimately lead to a negotiated settlement between the worker and the employer’s insurance company. However, a settlement agreement is not final ...

If you sustain a work injury and your claim for workers’ compensation benefits is approved, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission puts an award order in ...

If you receive workers’ compensation for a work injury, the employer or insurance company may be able to require you to accept vocational rehabilitation services, ...

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 ...

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 ...