Depending on the line of work, there are different injuries and/or accidents that can result in compensation. After a work-related injury, make sure to contact ReidGoodwin so that we can see what we can do for you and your family.
Whether you are unable to work due to incapacity, have lost wages, your medical bills have piled up, or a family member has passed away, you have options. Work-related injuries include slip and falls, burns, assaults, attacks, dismemberments, farming or auto accidents, and even death.
Depending on the extent of the injury, you may qualify for permanent or partial disability payments, medical treatment benefits, and/or death compensation payments.
Worker’s Comp Legal Specialists in Richmond
Virginia requires that employers have worker’s compensation insurance. Worker’s compensation insurance not only allows employees to recover when they are injured at work but also protects employers from civil suit. The Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission serves to help harmed workers receive compensation for work-related injuries and sets out the pertinent guidelines.
You will need a proactive attorney to reach out and communicate with the Commission because worker’s compensation claims have been known to be complicated without adequate legal representation and advice.
Being on the road can be dangerous as accidents happen every day. Some jobs require employees to drive to and from places while working. Whether you were driving the company car or your own personal vehicle, if you were within the scope of your employment during an injury or accident, you might be able to recover financially.
Contact our team of attorneys so that we can look over the unique facts in your situation and determine whether you will have a successful case.
Richmond VA Work-Related Injury Law Professionals
In Virginia, compensation is available for permanent injuries resulting in loss, harm, or disfigurement of body parts. You may also be able to recover for an “occupational disease” if that disease can be traced back to your employment. Depending on the body part injured and degree of harm, you might be able to receive compensation up to a certain amount of weekly average wage.
The Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission will determine the extent of your injuries and the amount that you should be compensated. An attorney experienced in the field will advocate your best interests to the Commission and try to recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
If you are a spouse or dependent child of someone who has passed away due to a work-related death, you may also be able to receive compensation for your loss. You have a voice for your deceased loved one and you can fight for his or her rights of presumed safety at his or her place of employment. In Virginia, you may qualify for burial expenses up to $10,000 and transportation expenses up to $1,000, along with financial support if you were dependent on a deceased worker.
Worker’s Compensation Lawyers Near Me
If you sustain a work-related injury, or your family member has passed away after a work-related death, contact our experienced team at (804) 415-7800 for a free consultation to see what ReidGoodwin can do for you as soon as possible.