If you’ve been cleared for light duty and your employer doesn’t have any work available, you may still be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for the days you’re not working. I’ve seen this situation before. Just because you’re cleared for light duty doesn’t mean your employer... View More

You indicate you fell outside your place of work falling over construction materials left by a contractor.

First, if the contractor negligently left these materials causing a risk of injury, you may have a personal injury claim against the contractor for your injuries including lost wages,... View More

Dear Sir or Madam:

If you signed a full and final settlement agreement for your work injury three months ago that was approved by the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission for your work injury, then your claim for that work injury most likely has ended. You can contact the Commission at... View More

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. No, you aren't at fault. You did the right thing by reporting the accident and seeking a medical evaluation. I hope you are okay, but if you are still in pain or discomfort, and believe you will need further... View More

It's the employer's workers' compensation insurance, not the company itself. However, in some work injury situations there are also third-party claims when someone else acted in a negligent way that caused you to be injured.

As to your first question, you should be seen by... View More

If you have a compensable injury and are eligible for workers' compensation benefits through your employment, your employer most likely has statutory immunity. There are limited exceptions and more facts are needed. It would be advisable to consult an attorney for assistance if you have been... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

What you’ve been through is heartbreaking, and it makes sense that you want to find legal help to address each of these issues. The stolen disability payments, the unsafe housing situations, and the sudden eviction all raise questions about whether your rights were respected. Even without... View More

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answered on Sep 23, 2025

You will want an attorney experienced in personal injury and civil litigation to address the harm caused by your neighbor’s violent actions. They can help you pursue compensation for physical injuries, emotional trauma, property damage, and the disruption to your housing. They can also advise you... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2025

You should start by documenting all property damage and the circumstances surrounding your neighbor’s assault and crash. Take photos of the damage, gather any police reports, medical records, and communication with your landlord or HUDVASH housing officials. This documentation will be essential... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this after everything you’ve already been through. Losing your documents and your home at the same time makes it even harder to get back on your feet, but there are steps you can take. The first step is to replace your essential identification—your birth... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

It sounds like your case was not handled with the fairness and attention it deserved. When video evidence contradicts written reports and those concerns are ignored, that raises serious questions about how your case was decided. The fact that the written decision didn’t include appeal... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

What you're going through is incredibly frustrating, especially after undergoing two surgeries and still feeling that your situation wasn't handled fully or fairly. In carpal tunnel cases, it's common medical practice to perform an electrical nerve conduction study (often called an... View More

Good luck. You are seeking representation much too late in the process with little to no chance of a fee being awarded.

It depends what you stipulated to.

Was it a full and final settlement of all claims, past and future, or just a claim pending on the hearing docket?

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answered on Jul 27, 2023

In Virginia, as in many other states, workers' compensation laws generally protect employees from being fired solely because they filed a workers' compensation claim or were injured on the job. Terminating an employee for exercising their rights under workers' compensation laws may... View More

A Virginia attorney is going to need to advise here, but your post remains open for two weeks. Making the call you are describing is often not a simple thing. Although you contend that the incidents are separate, and they well may be, defense attorneys will typically summon medical records on the... View More

She is the widow, and you are not.

I'm sorry about your injury. An experienced workers' comp attorney should answer your question, but it remains open for five weeks. As a GENERAL doctrine of insurance law in virtually any setting, insurance carriers generally have the right to request prior medical/accident records that... View More

Generally, the payment of PTO upon termination will be governed by your employee handbook. If your handbook is up to date and says PTO for individuals who work your job will be paid out upon termination, then you should receive your remaining unpaid PTO upon termination.

A Virginia attorney is best suited to advise here, but you await a response for three weeks. If you were not represented by a WC attorney, you could contact a Virginia workers' comp attorney to see if they would give you a free, or brief, initial consult to examine your WC file and the... View More