Practical guidance on Virginia workers' compensation for injured workers in Southwest Virginia.https://themoseslawfirm.comen-usTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/wage-replacementhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/wage-replacementWhen you get hurt at work and can’t immediately return due to your injuries, how much will you be paid a week?Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/two-year-filing-deadlinehttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/two-year-filing-deadlineWhen you get hurt at work, your employer is supposed to notify the workers’ compensation carrier, and the carrier is then under a legal obligation to report the injury to the state agency that oversees workers compensation claims and disputes - the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFiling a Claimhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/do-i-have-to-talk-to-the-nurse-case-managerhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/do-i-have-to-talk-to-the-nurse-case-managerThe short answer is “no.” However, the better response is a more balanced approach.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/where-are-the-virginia-workers-comp-commission-officeshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/where-are-the-virginia-workers-comp-commission-officesThe main office for the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission is located at 333 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (877-664-2566).Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFiling a Claimhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/my-workers-comp-checks-stopped-what-nowhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/my-workers-comp-checks-stopped-what-nowHaving the wage replacement checks that you are relying upon stopped by the workers compensation carrier can be a crisis.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTDenied Claimshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/what-happens-at-an-independent-medical-examhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/what-happens-at-an-independent-medical-examThe carrier (or their defense counsel) can schedule an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a variety of reasons, including questioning your ongoing care and what is needed for that care, whether your symptoms are related to your work injury, whether you are cleared to return to work and at what level of work (full duty v. light duty), or for any other medical question they have.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/permanent-partial-disability-benefits-an-impairment-ratinghttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/permanent-partial-disability-benefits-an-impairment-ratingIf you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and still have difficulties with range of motion and strength, you may be eligible for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/how-long-can-i-get-paid-under-workers-compensationhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/how-long-can-i-get-paid-under-workers-compensationWith an established workers compensation case, and with your authorized treating physician continuing to say you are either totally or partially disabled from work as a result of your workers’ compensation injury, you can be paid up to 500 weeks of wage replacement benefits.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/getting-a-second-medical-opinionhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/getting-a-second-medical-opinionThere are often times when injured workers disagree with their treating physicians, or simply want another doctor’s opinion before having treatment that concerns them, such as surgery or invasive testing.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/work-restrictionshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/work-restrictionsIf you are working under light duty work restrictions and your employer asks you to do something that would violate your restrictions, remind your employer of them.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/settle-benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/settle-benefitsThis is a common question from people who want to settle their workers’ compensation claim but would like to keep their lifetime casually related medical coverage in case they need care later.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/fmlahttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/fmlaYes. Workers’ compensation pays wage replacement benefits but doesn’t protect your job.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/accidents-illnesses-coveragehttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/accidents-illnesses-coverageWhen you are hurt at work in an accepted case, you are entitled to receive payment of benefits for an “injury by accident” or an “occupational disease.” To be covered, an “accident” must (1) occur at work or during a work-related function; (2) be caused by a specific work activity; and (3) happen suddenly at a specific time (most injuries incurred gradually or from repetitive trauma are not covered, although diseases caused by repetitive trauma may be covered).Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTFiling a Claimhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/mmihttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/mmiYou may have heard your physician mention maximum medical improvement (MMI).Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/how-do-i-get-a-doctorhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/how-do-i-get-a-doctorAfter you report your injury (and it is an accepted injury) the employer or carrier is supposed to offer you a panel of three physicians.Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Rightshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/mileage-reimbursementhttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/mileage-reimbursementWith an established workers’ compensation claim, you are entitled to mileage reimbursement for your medical treatment.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/out-of-workers-comphttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/out-of-workers-compHealthcare is a big issue, and with the high cost of medical care, the need for healthcare is a serious one.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefitshttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/what-are-functional-capacity-evaluations-fcehttps://themoseslawfirm.com/insights/what-are-functional-capacity-evaluations-fceWhen your treating physician feels that you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) they may send you for a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) to determine your permanent work restrictions.Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTYour Benefits