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. Vocational rehabilitation counselors assist claimants seeking light duty employment. While this sounds admirable, the vocational...
There are many twists and turns in any workers’ compensation case, and no two cases are exactly alike. For a free, no obligation consultation to discuss the particulars of your case, call us at 540-777-1000.
A recorded statement can make or break your case. So, even if you do not wish to retain an attorney, we highly recommend that you obtain a free, confidential consultation with the Haig Law Firm BEFORE you give a recorded statement. If you have any questions regarding your workers’ compensation claim, feel free to give us a call now at 540-777-1000. For more information, visit our blog post on recorded statements.
There are many types of benefits that injured workers can receive, including medical and wage loss benefits, among others. If you have any questions about benefits for which you may be eligible, call us today at (540)-777-1000 for a free and confidential consultation. For more information, see our blog post on workers’ compensation benefits.
We would be glad to provide you with a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case and answer any questions you may have. Call us at 540-777-1000 to get started.
In the event a worker is injured in a state outside Virginia (sometimes referred to as a “foreign injury”), the injured worker may have a choice of where they may file a claim. If the accident would otherwise be compensable in Virginia, then the injured worker or his dependents can receive benefits if: 1) the contract of employment was made in Virginia, and 2) the employer’s place of business is in Virginia, as long as the contract of employment was not expressly for service exclusively outside of Virginia.
However, if an injured worker receives compensation or damages under the workers’ compensation laws of any other state, Virginia’s foreign injury statute shall not be construed to permit a total compensation for the same injury greater than that provided under in the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. If you want to learn more about your out-of-state injury, call us at 540-777-1000 for a free, confidential consultation.
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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 injured workers can receive. If you have any questions about benefits for which you may...
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. So, even if you do not wish to retain an attorney, we highly recommend that...
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 the event a worker is injured in a state outside Virginia (sometimes referred to as...
