Manassas Workers' Compensation Attorneys

When you suffer an injury while on the job, you may be unsure about who will pay your medical bills and how you will make up for lost paychecks. You may face uncertainty about whether you will be able to return to work or whether your career may be permanently affected. Fortunately, you will most likely be eligible for workers' compensation that will provide you with assistance during your recovery.

As you address a work-related injury, you may encounter difficulties if your employer or their insurance carrier tries to avoid paying what you are owed. Your claim may be delayed, underpaid, or denied. As you address these issues, an experienced attorney can help ensure that you will be able to receive the benefits you deserve.

At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, we help workers in Manassas who have been injured on the job take steps to obtain the full benefits available to them. Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience needed to handle workers' comp claims, and we can gather medical records, communicate with insurance adjusters, and push back against attempts to limit your benefits.

Workers' Compensation in Virginia

Most employers in Virginia are required to maintain insurance coverage that will address injuries to employees that take place in the workplace or are work-related. Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, and an injured worker does not have to prove that their employer was careless or was responsible for their injury. They can receive benefits even if they were responsible for causing an accident or injury.

A worker will need to show that their injury was related to their employment. Injuries in workplace accidents will typically be covered, and workers' compensation can also address injuries that arose because of the work a person performed.

Types of Workplace Injuries

• Falls: Workers may slip on wet floors, trip over electrical cords or other obstacles, or fall for other reasons. Falls from heights, including from ladders, scaffolding, or loading docks, can cause serious injuries, including broken bones, back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Equipment and Machinery Accidents: Workers who operate presses, saws, conveyors, or other industrial machines may suffer crush injuries, amputations, or deep lacerations because of a lack of safety guards, malfunctioning equipment, or other issues.
• Construction Site Accidents: When performing construction work, employees may face risks from falling objects, trench collapses, electrocution, or being struck by heavy equipment.
• Warehouse Injuries: Injuries at distribution centers may be caused by forklift collisions or items that fall from shelves. Repetitive heavy lifting can also lead to injuries such as herniated discs or torn shoulder ligaments.
• On-the-Job Motor Vehicle Accidents: Delivery drivers, sales representatives, and others who drive for work may become involved in collisions while they are performing their job duties. While a person's ordinary commute to and from an office usually will not be covered by workers' compensation, benefits may be available following accidents that occur while a person is on the clock.
• Occupational Diseases: Some conditions may develop gradually while a person is working. An employee may experience hearing loss when working in a factory or another environment involving loud noises. Lung disease can occur when a person is exposed to dust or chemicals. Workers' compensation will provide coverage if a person can show that a disease or health issue was caused by their work environment or their work-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers' Compensation Claims

Workers' Compensation Benefits

Medical Benefits

An employer is required to pay for all medical care related to a work injury, as long as the treatment is reasonable and necessary. Medical benefits will fully cover doctor visits, surgeries, prescription medications, physical therapy, medical equipment, and any other medical costs related to a workplace injury.

Disability Benefits

When an injury affects a person's ability to earn a living, wage loss benefits can make up for the income a person is unable to earn. These benefits will typically be based on a person's average weekly wage. Temporary total disability benefits will pay a percentage of a person's average weekly wage until they can return to work. Temporary partial disability benefits will address the reduction in income during a period while a person can only work part-time or in a position that pays a lower wage. Permanent disability benefits may be available if injuries will result in permanent impairments or will prevent a person from working at all.

Vocational Rehabilitation

When a work injury prevents a person from returning to their previous job, an employer may be required to provide benefits that will help a person find employment in a different job. These benefits may include job placement assistance, retraining, or education designed to help a person find suitable work.

Death Benefits

When a worker dies in a workplace accident or because of a job-related injury, their dependents may be eligible for benefits. Workers' compensation will provide a person's spouse or child with a percentage of the person's average weekly wage for an extended period of time. Benefits may also cover funeral expenses.

Contact Our Manassas, VA Workers' Compensation Lawyers

After suffering a workplace injury, you can take steps to receive the proper medical care, wage replacement benefits, and other benefits that may be available. At Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi, PLLC, our lawyers can help you protect your rights and obtain the full benefits you need and deserve. Contact our Manassas, Virginia workers' comp attorneys at 540-662-4222 to arrange your free consultation.