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“Extended premises” and Virginia workplace accidentsIf you were hurt while walking to work in Virginia, can you ask for workers’ compensation benefits? Learn more about the concept of ‘extended premises’.
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Hurt on the job? Learn These Virginia Workers Compensation Insurance MythsHow much do you know about the workers’ compensation system in Virginia? When workers are hurt on-the-job in Virginia, they are often surprised to find out that getting medical care and fair compensation for their injuries isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Protect yourself by knowing the facts.
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Who is covered by Virginia Workers Compensation Insurance?Hurt in a workplace accident in Virginia? You may be wondering if you are eligible for Virginia workers’ compensation benefits to help you pay for medical bills and recover from the injuries you sustained on-the-job. This article lists occupations that typically are and are not covered by Virginia workers’ comp insurance.
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Is your Virginia employer committing workers’ comp fraud?There are many forms of workers’ comp fraud in Virginia, but none more disturbing than some of the tricks played by employers to avoid paying fair insurance premiums or benefits to injured employees. Employers have been caught misclassifying workers, underreporting payroll, downplaying worker injuries, and colluding with doctors to downplay the severity of worker injuries.
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Injured on the job? See YOUR OWN doctorIf you’ve been injured on-the-job, it is important that you understand your rights so that you receive fair workers’ compensation. One trick that employers and their insurance companies use is to tell injured workers that they must visit the company doctor after a workplace accident. Don’t fall for this one! Make sure that you see a doctor of YOUR choosing, and talk to a workers’ comp attorney if you have any questions or concerns.
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Why employers need to worry about workplace vehicle safetyWhen a worker is injured in an on-the-job motor vehicle accident in Virginia, employers stand to lose tens of thousands of dollars in expenses for medical care, legal costs, property damage and lost productivity. Given the high stakes involved in workplace vehicle crashes, employers can – and should – do more to protect their workers’ safety.
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Virginia workers can suffer from serious head injuriesHead injuries are a serious danger facing many Virginia workers, especially those engaged in risky jobs like construction. There are several different types of head injuries that a worker can experience, and the symptoms can range from mild headaches to severe memory loss. Workers must also consider the long-term issues they might face after sustaining an injury to the head.
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Did officials ignore hazardous working conditions at a Virginia University?A Virginia university is taking heat after investigation of its Fine Arts building suggests that officials did not take warnings about dangerous silica dust seriously. An art professor was diagnosed in 2005 with silicosis resulting from long-term inhalation of silica dust, and even since that diagnosis there is concern that school officials have not taken the situation seriously enough. A Workers’ Compensation commission investigation of the professor’s illness resulted in permanent disability benefits being awarded to the professor.
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Protection for Virginia Workers with Serious Brain Injuries DeniedWhat could be more terrifying to find out that someone you love was found so severely injured on the job that nobody knows what happened to them?
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Crane Accidents in VirginiaThere has been a significant increase in crane accidents over the years. Read this article to find out more information as to why the number of crane accidents has grown.
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Virginia Construction Accident Reveals Danger to WorkersThe dangers for construction workers on Virginia’s roadways are numerous: speeding cars, inattentive drivers, intoxicated drivers, and of course dangers from the work itself.
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