Virginia Workers Compensation Legal Questions

You injured your leg 2 and 1/2 years ago. You now need a total knee replacement. Normally, a claim for any disability must be filed and the disability must have occurred within 2 years of the date of the accident. You may need to contact me at the office to review this further.  Call me at 804-358–4766 for a free consultation.   Jerry Lutkenhaus... Read Answer

I have practiced Virginia Workers Cmopensation law for over 35 years. I understand you have a torn bicep. I understand you returned back to your old job. If your arm has suffered a permanent loss, then you may be able to get a permanent disability rating and be paid for this. You can contact me for more information. You should also make sure your injury is covered by an AWARD from the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. ... Read Answer

Your accident should have been filed with the Virignia Workers Compensation Commission. If it was reported to the workers compensation insurance company and the company accepted your claim, the insurance company should be providing you coverage for your medical bills. You also may need to file a claim with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission 1-877-664-2566.... Read Answer

If you are on company property when the accident occurs, you probably can file a workers' compenation claim. However, you do have to show a risk of the employment caused your injury. You may have to show why you did not see the sidewalk water drain which caused your injury. You may have to contact an experienced workers compensation lawyer if the company denies your claim. ... Read Answer

If you had a workers Compensation Injury, then you may have a medical award for this injury. Since your Injury was In February 2016, you only have two years to get this award. If you don’t know if you have an award contact the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission at 1-877-664-2566. If you have an award, then you should file a claim under that award for the medical care you require. If you do not have an award then you need to file a claim to get an award and for the medical care you require. You do need to attach a medical note from a doctor stating the medical care you require for this accident. The Commission will then send a notice to your employer’s Insurance carrier asking if they will provide the requested medical care. It would be wise to consult with an “experienced” workers compensation lawyer about your claim. I have been doing this for over 35 years.... Read Answer

If you have a 2014 injury and did not file a claim for this injury with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission the two (2) year time limit may have expired. You need to call the Commission to find out the statuf of your claim: 1-877-664-2566. If you have an award for this injury at the Commission, then file a claim to get this bill paid with the Commission. ... Read Answer

You need to contact an  experienced workers compensation lawyer. In order to have a claim, you need to have had an "accident at work" that caused the back injury ono the 18th. It does not help that no one saw your back injury. If you promptly reported it, then that is a good think. Hopefully, in your report, you specified a specific incident that caused your back injury. You can contact me for further advice about this matter. ... Read Answer

If you have an injury that occurred on the job, then workers compensation may cover this. This is so if the attack occurred due to your work. Workers compensation can provide medical coverae and compensation for our neck and spine injuries. I have practiced Virginia Workers Comp law for over 35 years. I would need more details about your case to decide if I can help you in this matter. ... Read Answer

The statue of limitations may have expired on your August 2011 claim. However, if your April 17, 2017 accident re-injured everything then you certainly would have a claim for compensation and medical care under this new accident. You can contact me for assistance. I have been practicing Virginia workers compensation law for over 35 years. ... Read Answer

I am sorry to hear about your injury. Hopefully, this is not a career ending injury. Since you do heavy lifting, it may be a career ending injury. If the injury is that serious (and it sounds like it could be), then your career as a Scanning Manager may be in jeopardy. Then, I would strongly advise obtaining an opinion from an experienced workers' compensation lawyer about your future. However, you cannot  sue your employer for pain and suffering. When the workers' compensation Act was created 100 years ago, the tradeoff was employers agreed to buy workers'' compensation insurance and in return they got immunity from lawsuits by their employees.  But again, you do need to contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer about your future. ... Read Answer

If you are talking about attending a medical appointment, it would depend on the doctor. If you are talking about a workers compensation hearing, then yes a family member can go to the hearing. If you are talking about talking to the insurance company, then you can certainly request permission to do this. ... Read Answer

The State of Virginia does not recognize a workers compensation claim based on your facts. Job stress is not recognized as either an accident or as a compensable disease in the State of Virginia. He may have other remedies such as under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); however, he has no remedy under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act. ... Read Answer

I would need more information. In Virginia if you have a compensable accident, you should have lifetime medical coverage for your injury and you have the possibility of 500 weeks of compensation. However, compensation can end if you return to work or are released with no work restrictions. If due to your injury, you cannot work then you should be very careful about settling your case. Once a case is settled medical coverage is cut off. The insurance company no longer has any obligation to make payments. You need to have this reviewed by an experienced Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer. I have been representing claimants on these type of cases for over 35 years. ... Read Answer