Workers should always file a claim for benefits even if the employer has agreed that benefits should be paid and has begun making payments. The employer may change its mind or assert that the employee is able to return to work. The completed and filed form protects the employee’ right to benefits. The precise timing …
The Award Agreement provides the essential details of a compensable claim so that the award of benefits can be authorized. If you are sent one of these forms, it is absolutely essential that you not delay in having it reviewed by a competent Virginia Workers Compensation attorney. Your failure to complete the Award Agreement and …
This is form the treating doctor may fill out to make it easy for him or her to report your condition to the Workers Compensation Commission in an easy, concise way. It can filed electronically or by old-fashioned mail. It is not always used, as sometimes doctors prefer their own form, and sometimes, the issues …
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission has many forms that help the participants expedite the claim process. There are several forms that help doctors identify amputations. This includes a foot amputation form. The Physician completes this form to provide information to support an injured worker’s claim for an amputation of the foot, toes, or metatarsals. Instructions: …
These are the phone numbers for many of the key offices at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. For the best results, please contact an experienced state worker’s compensation attorney. My office knows how to process your case and which people to speak with. The email address for state questions is also included. Virginia Workers’ Compensation …
Here is a list of Virginia Workers’ Compensation Offices. Please note that some of the office locations are different than the hearing locations. Sometimes, matters are heard in regular Courthouses where legal cases are also heard, or even in community colleges. Office Locations Richmond Central Office 1000 DMV Drive, Richmond, Virginia, 23220 1-877-664-2566 Fairfax Regional …
ADR, also known as Mediation, is an alternative to full litigation. Both the worker and the employer agree to work with a mediator to try to resolve their dispute. Mediation is not required. It is a voluntary process. It is confidential – it does not take place in an open forum. In Virginia, it is …
The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission has many departments that help workers in Virginia get the benefits and medical care they need when an injury or occupational illness occurs. The Law Offices of Joe Miller, Esq. knows what these various departments are and how they work. He uses his knowledge to help clients get a fair …
According to the Centers for Disease control, there are about 2.3 million custodial workers. That number is expected to rise another 250,000 by 2020. Over 1,400,000 people work as maids and cleaners in health care facilities such as hospitals and hotels. Janitors, custodians, maids and cleaners are all at risk for a serious injury. Workers …
Janitors and custodians perform a variety of tasks in retail, office, medical, public service and other settings that can cause an injury or an occupation illness. These are just some of the many types of accidents or illnesses my law firm handles for injured janitors and custodians: Slip and Fall Accidents. Almost anything a janitor …
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If you are looking at this site, you or a loved one has probably been hurt. If that's true, you've come to the right place. Helping people who have been hurt is what we do. In fact, it is all we do. Joe Miller Law is a law firm concentrating exclusively on representing people who are injured by the carelessness of others or those hurt on the job. We provide the highest quality legal services to people who have been seriously injured. We practice Personal Injury law and Workmens' Compensation law in both Virginia and North Carolina.
