Workers' comp
Medical care
and wage benefits
Help filing the claim, choosing doctors and challenging denials or early benefit cutoffs.
Workplace injury claims
Hurt at work and unsure what comes next
An injury on the job raises hard questions about pay, medical bills and your place at work. We help Virginia workers understand their workers' compensation rights and pursue any outside party whose carelessness played a role.
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Two paths, one plan
Many workplace injuries involve both a workers' compensation claim and a separate claim against someone other than your employer, such as a contractor or equipment maker. We look at both from the start so no benefit is overlooked, and we coordinate the two so one claim does not undercut the other.
Know the timeline
Deadlines that shape your claim
| Number | Step | Stage | Claim type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Tell your employer about the injury | Notice | Workers' comp | 30 days |
| 02. | Choose a doctor from the employer's panel | Treatment | Workers' comp | Early |
| 03. | File a claim with the state commission | Filing | Workers' comp | 2 years |
| 04. | Pursue an outside party who caused harm | Lawsuit | Third-party claim | 2 years |
General information for Virginia, not legal advice. Deadlines can change with the facts, so call to confirm yours.
What we handle
Support for injured workers
Virginia workers' compensation can cover medical treatment and a share of lost wages, but benefits are not automatic. Employers and their insurers may dispute whether the injury happened at work, whether treatment is necessary or when you can return to your job.
We gather medical opinions, prepare you for recorded statements and hearings, and appear with you before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. If a claim is denied, we explain the appeal options and the timeline in writing.
Construction sites, warehouses, delivery routes and hospitals all carry their own risks. When a subcontractor, driver, property owner or defective machine contributed to your injury, a separate claim may recover losses that workers' comp does not, such as pain and suffering.
If you work through a staffing agency or as an independent contractor, coverage questions get more complicated. Bring any paperwork you have, including pay stubs, texts with your supervisor and any accident report, and we will sort out which policies apply.
Medical care
Third-party claims
When someone else
is responsible
Claims against contractors, drivers or equipment makers whose negligence caused harm.
Your job
Questions about
going back
Guidance on light duty offers, work restrictions and protection from retaliation.
Filing a workers' compensation claim is your right, and Virginia law protects employees from being fired for pursuing one
Workplace injury questions
Answers for injured workers
In Virginia, your employer usually offers a panel of at least three physicians, and you pick from that list. Seeing someone outside the panel without approval can put benefits at risk, so ask us before you switch providers. If the panel doctor is not helping, there are ways to request a change through the commission.
Virginia law bars employers from firing an employee solely for filing a workers' compensation claim. If you notice changes in how you are treated after an injury, keep notes and emails and call us so we can review your options. A separate claim may be available if you were let go because of the injury.
A denial is not the final word. You can ask the commission for a hearing, present medical evidence and testimony, and appeal further if the decision is wrong. We prepare you for each stage, gather supporting opinions from your doctors and stand with you at the hearing.
No. Workers' compensation covers medical care and part of your lost wages. Pain and suffering may be recoverable only through a separate claim against a negligent outside party, which is why we look for one early.
It depends on the injury. Medical care for an accepted claim can continue while treatment stays reasonable and necessary, and wage benefits have limits tied to the type of disability. We explain the timeline that applies to you in plain terms, and we watch for insurers trying to end benefits before you are ready to work.
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