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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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.
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.
Doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and mileage to appointments should be fully covered — with no copays.
If you don't fully recover, you may qualify for permanent partial or total disability benefits for the lasting loss you've suffered.
When you can't return to your old job, you may be entitled to job placement help or retraining for new work.
Was your claim denied or are checks not arriving? We challenge insurers before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
If a loved one died from a workplace injury, surviving family members may be entitled to wage benefits and funeral expenses.
You focus on healing. We handle the paperwork, the deadlines, and the insurance company.
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.
Clients who got their lives back
In most cases, Virginia gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation, so it’s best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
Virginia follows a strict contributory negligence rule in many personal injury cases. That means if you are found even slightly at fault, you may be barred from recovering compensation. This makes it especially important to have an attorney build a strong case showing the other party’s fault.
You generally 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 as soon as possible, and no later than 30 days after the injury. Waiting too long can put your benefits at risk.
Virginia uses a panel-of-physicians process. Your employer should provide a list of at least three medical providers for you to choose from for treatment. There may be exceptions depending on the claim status, referrals, and treatment circumstances, which is one reason it helps to have an attorney guiding your care decisions.
Initial applications often take several months for a decision. If your claim is denied and you need to appeal to a hearing, the process can take a year or more depending on current caseloads. An attorney can help make sure your application is complete and well-documented from the start.
A denial is not always the final word. You may be able to request reconsideration and, if needed, a hearing before an administrative law judge. At that stage, an attorney can help present medical evidence, testimony, and arguments supporting your disability claim.
The consultation is free, the call is confidential, and there's no obligation. Find out what your claim is really worth.
