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The Virginia Workers Compensation system provides several types of benefits to workers who have been injured on the job or made ill by an occupational disease:
The Virginia workers comp laws define an injury that's eligible for compensation as one that:
A worker's injury that was incurred gradually or from repetitive trauma is not covered by Virginia's workers comp laws, but certain diseases that are caused by repetitive trauma are covered.
In order to be covered by Virginia's workers compensation system, an occupational disease must:
For an injury, the employee has two years from the date of the accident to file a Workers Compensation claim. For a disease, the employee has either:
The employee must file a claim even if his or her employer has already paid lost wages or covered some medical treatment. If the employee neglects to file the claim, the employer may stop covering the medical care or stop paying lost wages at any time.
Whether you are sure that your injury or illness is eligible for workers compensation benefits or not, it's in your best interest to describe your case to an experienced, knowledgeable workers compensation attorney at a Virginia law firm that represents individuals seeking workers comp benefits. The laws regarding benefits are complex, and a skilled workers comp lawyer can maximize your chances of receiving benefits. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
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