There are a lot of different people involved in a worker’s compensation case, and if you’re unfamiliar with the process it can be hard to keep track of who everyone is. Here’s a quick guide to make it easier for you. The different roles are listed in alphabetical...

As part of the Overall Steps for a Worker’s Comp Case, you may go through an evidentiary hearing, where you and your lawyer and the insurance company have a hearing in front of a Deputy Commissioner, acting as a judge in your case. Sometimes, however, you may go...

If, like most people, you haven’t been through a worker’s compensation case before, you may not know what to expect. We’ve broken down the general steps for you. Each case is specific and your case may not follow this exact pattern. First Steps First, you’ll tell your...

Most people who have a worker’s compensation claim have never had one before. We’ve gathered some of the questions people commonly ask us in one place. How do I contact you? For the initial consultation, call HammondTownsend at 888-580-9048. After you’ve retained...

When you hear “worker’s comp,” you probably think about being injured at work. However, in certain cases, diseases can quality as well. Occupational Disease An “occupational disease” is a disease that comes directly from the job that you are doing or have done, and is...

Virginia has several different types of compensation, or money, that you may receive after you have been injured at work and have filed a worker’s compensation claim. The names of several of them sound similar, and it can be difficult to understand what each one...