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 and just resolution of their claim.
Some of the key departments are:
- Administration. This department coordinates most of the activities of the other departments. It’s essentially the brain that oversees how everything works.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution. This department runs the mediation part of workers’ compensation. Mediation is a voluntary, informal and confidential way to resolve disputes and to determine an overall benefit package. The main aim is to clarify the issues. The secondary aim is to try to reach a settlement. Mediation must be done correctly to work properly. It is advisable to have a skilled lawyer work with you to make sure mediation is a good option for your situation and second, to get a just result.
- Claims Services. This is the department that handles the initial claims, sets up the hearings, keeps track of the awards, and provides assistance with many calculations such as average weekly wage, Cost of Living Allowances and many other parts of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act
- Correspondence Management. This department handles all the mail and manages the department database
- Electronic Data Interchange – Quality Assurance. The EDI Quality Assurance Department sets and keeps the standards for submitting workplace accidents. This department is mainly for the employers, insurance carriers and claims administrators.
Contact Virginia Injured Employee Attorney Joe Miller if You Were Hurt at Work
Joe Miller knows Virginia workers’ compensation law. He has over 25 years of experience fighting for injured and ill workers. He can help you prepare your case and properly demand all the compensation you deserve. Call attorney Joe Miller at 888-694-1671 and ask for Joe Miller, or email complete the online contact form for an appointment.
