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The Virginia Workers' Comp Playbook

We’ve seen it before, injury on the play. While we hope you never get an on-the-job injury, know that our all-star team of lawyers is waiting for the call to hit the field and fight for your rights. Our team of Hall of Fame lawyers has prepared a playbook to guide you through a workers’ comp claim should the need ever arise.

Does the Injury Qualify?

Before you throw a flag on the play, this list will help you determine if your on-the-job injury qualifies for a workers’ comp claim.

  • Happened while performing job duties
  • Caused by a specific workplace incident
  • Reported to a supervisor
  • Required medical care
  • Caused missed work or work restrictions

The Workers' Compensation Playbook

  • Blow the Whistle

    Report your injury to your supervisor, telling them exactly what happened

  • Call a Time Out

    Go to the doctor and tell them exactly what happened

  • Instant Replay

    Document the incident, treatment, and missed work

  • Throw the Flag

    File the appropriate workers’ compensation claim

  • Call in Special Teams

    Call HammondTownesend. We know the complex workers’ compensation process.

Common "Penalty Flags"

Don’t fumble your workers’ compensation claim. Look out for these common mistakes that could cost you big.

Penalty Flag

Waiting to Report the Injury

Penalty Flag

Not Getting a Work Note

Penalty Flag

Assuming Your Employer Filed the Official Claim

Penalty Flag

Giving Inconsistent Descriptions of the Accident

Penalty Flag

Missing Medical Appointments

Penalty Flag

Ignoring Work Restrictions

Penalty Flag

Signing Documents Without Understanding Them

And the biggest penalty flag of all...

Penalty Flag

Trusting Your Employer or Their Insurance Company Is Looking Out for Your Best Interest

They have their own priorities. A workers’ comp lawyer will protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

When To Call In HammondTownsend

  • The Claim was Denied

    HammondTownsend can help you challenge the call and move the chains.

  • Benefits Have Not Started in a Timely Manner

    HammondTownsend can step in if the insurance company is trying to run the clock.

  • Treatment Is Not Being Approved

    HammondTownsend can help put the play under review and get you moving toward the end zone.

  • The Employer Disputes How the Injury Happened

    Is your employer trying to move the goalposts? Let HammondTownsend step in and get your workers’ comp claim back in the red zone.

  • You Are Being Pressured to Return Before You Are Ready

    Feeling the blitz? HammondTownsend can help protect your blindside.

  • You Received Paperwork You Do Not Understand

    HammondTownsend wrote the playbook on workers’ compensation. Let us guide you through the process so you can pursue every penny you deserve.

  • You Need Help Settling Your Claim

    Ready to take it across the goal line? HammondTownsend can help you evaluate your options, negotiate your workers’ comp settlement, and make sure you’re not leaving money on the field.

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Virginia Workers' Comp Is All We Do

45+ Years of Combined Experience

$3 Billion+ Recovered for Injured Workers

Not Sure If You Have a Case? Give Our Team A Call

Every workplace injury is different, and you do not need to know whether you have a case before contacting HammondTownsend. Tell us what happened, and our team can help you understand your options during a free case evaluation.

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