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Vocational rehabilitation requirements in Virginia Workers’ Compensation cases can often be confusing, contentious and lead to needless conflict and litigation between the injured worker and the insurance carrier.
If you are an injured worker, here are a few things to keep in mind when faced with vocational rehabilitation:
You should not be asked to job search or engage in vocational... Read MoreIn Collaborative Law, satisfactory settlement for both parties is the only agenda. A successful collaborative law attorney will advocate for her client and help her client and spouse arrive at an effective plan for restructuring their family during and after the divorce.
Charlottesville, Virginia attorney Lynn A. Bradley has focused her family... Read More
Many times the employer or insurance company will voluntarily pay medical bills and lost wages following a work-related injury. In order to protect your right to continued medical and wage loss benefits, you must file a claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission within a fixed time period.
Generally, you must file a claim for benefits within two years of the date of your work accident. For most occupational diseases, you must file a claim within... Read More
