Workers' Compensation Insights

Featuring commentary on pressing issues in Virginia workers’ compensation from Attorney Wayne O.S. Haig.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation Guidelines Workers’ compensation insurance carriers will commonly assign a vocational rehabilitation counselor to injured workers’ cases in order to expedite return to employment. ...
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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

What are the types of benefits an injured worker can receive (if his or her accident is compensable)? There are many types of benefits that ...
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Should I give a recorded statement to an insurance company?

Should I give a recorded statement to an insurance company before consulting with an attorney? Answer: A recorded statement can make or break your case. ...
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Injuries in Other States

My employer is based in Virginia, but I was working in another state when I was injured. Does the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act apply? In ...
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