If you are injured in a workplace accident, you initiate the workers’ compensation process by reporting the incident to your employer. Once you do, your employer has a legal obligation to report the matter to the...

One of the key benefits under Virginia’s workers’ compensation system is that eligible employees can receive lifetime medical care for a workplace injury or occupational disease. When you are hurt or discover a work-related ailment, you...

Evidence is crucial when you apply for workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia, and one of the key sources to support your claim is your healthcare provider. Your treating physician is critical for the number one priority,...

As a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety worker, you are treated somewhat differently than other employees under Virginia’s workers’ compensation laws. The logic behind the system is sound: You are dedicated to protecting the...