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Hurt on the job in Virginia? We get you what you're owed.

Insurance companies have lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. So should you. Our Abingdon workers’ compensation attorneys fight for your medical care, your lost wages, and your future — at no cost unless we recover for you.

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$0

Out of pocket to start

300+

Injured workers helped

2 yr

Deadline to file in VA

Same day

Callback, most days

WHAT YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO

Virginia law is on your side — if you claim it correctly

A workers' compensation claim isn't a lawsuit against your employer. It's a benefit you've earned. Here's what we fight to secure for you.

Lost wages

If your injury keeps you off the job, you may be owed roughly two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you recover — tax-free.

Medical treatment

Doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and mileage to appointments should be fully covered — with no copays.

Permanent disability

If you don't fully recover, you may qualify for permanent partial or total disability benefits for the lasting loss you've suffered.

Vocational retraining

When you can't return to your old job, you may be entitled to job placement help or retraining for new work.

Denied or delayed claims

Was your claim denied or are checks not arriving? We challenge insurers before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.

Death benefits

If a loved one died from a workplace injury, surviving family members may be entitled to wage benefits and funeral expenses.

SIMPLE FROM THE START

How working with us works

You focus on healing. We handle the paperwork, the deadlines, and the insurance company.

  • Free consultation: Call or fill out the form. We listen to what happened and tell you honestly where you stand — no cost, no pressure.
  • We build your claim: We gather your records, file the right forms with the Commission, and make sure every deadline is protected.
  • We fight the insurer: If they deny, delay, or lowball you, we push back — through negotiation or a hearing before a deputy commissioner.
  • You get your benefits: We pursue every dollar of medical care and wage benefit you’re owed, and you pay nothing unless we recover.

WHY INJURED WORKERS CHOOSE US

A local firm that actually knows Virginia comp law

We’re not a national call center. We’re attorneys based right here in Abingdon who appear before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and know how Southwest Virginia employers and insurers operate.

  • You pay nothing unless we win: Our fee is a percentage of what we recover and is approved by the Commission. No recovery, no fee.
  • We protect your deadlines: Virginia gives you two years to file. Miss it and your claim can be barred forever. We make sure that never happens.
  • We deal with the insurance company: You won’t take adjuster calls alone or sign anything that hurts your case. Every communication runs through us.
  • Real people answer the phone: You get a direct line to your legal team — not a ticket number. Many clients hear back the same day.

IN THEIR WORDS

Clients who got their lives back

Results vary from case to case, but our commitment doesn't.

Ray W.

Warehouse worker · Bristol

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"After my back injury at the plant, the insurance company stopped my checks. This firm got them turned back on and covered my surgery. I don't know where I'd be without them."

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Donna M.

CNA · Abingdon

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"They explained everything in plain English and never made me feel like a number. When the adjuster called, I just handed it to my attorney. Huge relief during a scary time."

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James T.

Coal miner · Wise County

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"My claim was denied and I almost gave up. They took it to a hearing and won. They genuinely cared about my family, not just the case."

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STRAIGHT ANSWERS

Common questions about VA workers' comp

In most cases you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. You should also report the injury to your employer in writing within 30 days. Waiting too long can permanently bar your claim, so it's best to talk to an attorney early.

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency basis, meaning our fee is a percentage of the benefits we recover - and that fee must be reviewed and approved by the Commission. If we don't recover anything for you, you owe us no attorney's fee.

Not at all. A denial is often just the insurer's opening position. We can request a hearing before a deputy commissioner, present medical evidence and testimony, and appeal unfavorable decisions. Many denied claims are ultimately approved with the right representation.

Virginia uses a "panel of physicians" rule - your employer typically offers a panel of doctors and you choose your treating physician from that list. There are important exceptions and rules about referrals and second opinions, which is one reason it helps to have counsel guiding your care.

Virginia law says an employer cannot discharge an employee solely because the employee intends to file or has filed a workers' compensation claim. If your job status changes after reporting an injury, speak with an attorney right away.

Some conditions, like certain occupational diseases or repetitive-use injuries, can qualify even without a single accident. These claims have specific rules and deadlines, so it's worth a free review to see whether yours qualifies.

Talk to a Virginia comp attorney today

The consultation is free, the call is confidential, and there's no obligation. Find out what your claim is really worth.

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