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 You’ve heard of workers’ comp claims, but do you know about workers’ comp insurance? Workers’ compensation insurance is insurance that most employers are legally required to have. If you get hurt at work, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will decide whether to approve or deny your claim, and the insurance will pay it if approved. State […]

  Being injured at work and then having to deal with your workers’ comp claim can be stressful. Between being in pain, dealing with your job, dealing with doctors, and dealing with insurance, you may feel over your head. Avoid these three common pitfalls to get your case resolved as soon as possible.   1. […]

The 2019 General Assembly took action on laws relating to workers’ compensation and occupational diseases. When people think of workers’compensation, injuries that happen at work are the most common idea. Workers’compensation, however, also applies to occupational diseases, or diseases that come as part of doing a job.   Cancer in Firefighters   Several types of […]

When you have been injured at work, being deposed is often part of the process. A deposition is a formal legal event where you answer questions under oath and your answers are recorded. The answers you give can later be used in your case. Most people haven’t done a deposition before, so some general information […]

It’s the first part of a new year, so taxes are on everyone’s minds. If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering if you have to pay taxes on your workers’ comp benefits. Let’s break it down.   The following information is not legal or tax advice. Speak with your tax professional about […]

When you have your evidentiary hearing, it will most likely be in a nearby courthouse. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission holds evidentiary hearings in the main office in Richmond, as well as in regional offices and in courthouses throughout the state.   Many people have not been to a courthouse before, so going in may […]

‍  Jo Hamilton, a paralegal from HammondTownsend, wrote an eloquent description of why she is a paralegal and has been in the workers’ compensation field for decades.You can read what her day is usually like in A Day in the Life of a Workers’Comp Paralegal.   “For the most part, on a typical day, I […]

Jo Hamilton, a HammondTownsend paralegal, gives a glimpse into what the paralegals do each day. A paralegal assists a lawyer with specific legal tasks. In a typical day, Jo handles a lot of different activities. “Every day requires choreographing the critical tasks with the essential tasks with the normal tasks,” she says. As she describes […]

Jason A. Mullins, a HammondTownsend attorney, gives a glimpse into what the attorneys do each day. In a typical day, Jason may have meetings or phone calls with clients; conduct depositions; research case law; participate in phone conferences or meetings with doctors to discuss cases; have a case review or a plan-of-action meeting with paralegals; […]

Any part of your body may be injured at work, and depending on your job you may be injured in a number of ways. You may sprain your ankle, cut your hand, or break a bone if you fall. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) breaks down the parts of the body that were injured. […]

discusses types of injuries, such as falls or cuts, and where on your body they occur, but not what type of work the person who received the injury was doing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, released the 2017 numbers in late 2018. The BLS breaks down workplace […]

You may remember the adage, more common a decade ago, that everything on the internet lives forever. This saying is still true today, and may impact your worker’s comp claim. The insurance company with your employer is looking for reasons not to approve your claim as requested, so don’t give them any ammunition. Lock down […]

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 order, not in the order you’ll come […]

, 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 through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) instead. In Alternative Dispute Resolution, a mediator works with you and your […]

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 employer, tell a doctor, and call HammondTownsend. The […]

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 HammondTownsend and you’re a client, you’ll be given the email and phone number […]

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 not something that you could have been exposed to outside […]

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 means. This part of the series explains Lifetime Medical Benefits. […]

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 means. This part of the series explains Death Benefits. Death […]

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 means. One type is Permanent and Total Disability Benefits, for […]