Virginia Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Virginia Workers' Compensation Attorneys

When you are injured on the job in Virginia, you have the right to workers' compensation benefits that can cover your medical treatment and replace a portion of your lost wages. However, the Virginia Workers' Compensation system can be complex and difficult to navigate, and employers and their insurance carriers often look for ways to minimize or deny legitimate claims.

Ritchie Law Firm has been representing injured Virginia workers for decades. Our attorneys understand the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act and the procedures of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. We work to ensure that injured workers receive the full benefits they are entitled to under the law.

Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle

• Construction site accidents
• Falls and slip-and-fall injuries
• Machinery and equipment accidents
• Back and spinal cord injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Occupational diseases and illnesses
• Burns and chemical exposure injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations and crush injuries

Virginia Workers' Compensation Benefits

Under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act, injured workers may be entitled to:

• Medical benefits — all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to the work injury, including doctor visits, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and prescription medications
• Temporary total disability benefits — wage replacement equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you are unable to work
• Temporary partial disability benefits — if you can work in a limited capacity at reduced wages
• Permanent partial disability benefits — compensation for permanent impairment to specific body parts
• Permanent total disability benefits — for catastrophic injuries that permanently prevent you from working
• Death benefits — for surviving dependents of workers killed on the job

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Process

The workers' compensation process in Virginia begins with reporting your injury to your employer and seeking medical treatment. You must report your injury within 30 days, and you must file a claim with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission within two years of the date of injury.

If your claim is disputed or denied, you have the right to a hearing before a deputy commissioner of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Our attorneys represent injured workers throughout this process, from the initial claim through any necessary appeals.

When You May Also Have a Third-Party Claim

In some cases, a work injury may also give rise to a personal injury claim against a third party — someone other than your employer. For example, if you were injured by a defective piece of equipment, you may have a products liability claim against the manufacturer. If you were injured in a vehicle accident while working, you may have a claim against the at-fault driver. Our attorneys can evaluate whether you have both a workers' compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim.