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In Part 1 of our look at Virginia Code section 65.2-714(b), which is the source of the mysterious “714 fees” available to claimants’ attorneys under […]

When my curiosity was sufficiently piqued, I asked what these mysterious fees were. The explanation I was given at the time was 714 fees were

I began my analysis comparing the damages available to a plaintiff in a jury trial based on a tort (a civil wrong) such as a

Many of our clients come to us with a workers’ compensation claim but with no real idea of what benefits might be available under the

In my previous post, I told you that we would take a look at how the full Commissioners of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission deal

Recently, a difference of opinion has developed among the Commissioners as to how explicit and extensive a Deputy’s findings of credibility need to be in

In my last post, I began a discussion on determining the credibility of witnesses. In doing so, I referred to findings made by the Deputy

Instruction No. 2.020. Today’s post looks at this process as it plays out in Workers’ Compensation cases. Weighing the evidence is closely associated with the