#Virginiaworkerscompensationclaims

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Virginia Workers' Compensation claims.  So...what happens if you are injured at work?

For an injury at work to be a "compensable injury" there are three factors:  the injury must: 1.) arise from the employment, 2.) occur during the employment, and 3.) be traumatic in nature.  What do these mean? 

Arising from the employment means that the injury occurred from something unique to the job.  Falling down regular stairs is NOT compensable since a person encounters stairs outside of work; however, if the stairs are uneven at the workplace, the injury would be compensable.  Occurence DURING the employement means that you were on the clock working when the accident that caused an injury occurred.  The "traumatic" element is not specified in the code, but it does apply - the injury must have been sudden and not a disease (for example, carpal tunnel is rarely accepted).  

If you have been injured at work, DO NOT attempt to navigate the system alone.  Consultations are free and no fee is charged unless awarded by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission - protect yourself and your family.  See us today.

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