What should I do if I’m injured at work and think I am entitled to workers’ compensation?
This FAQ addresses whether you’re entitled to workers’ comp in Virginia.
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Our firm charges a fee at the conclusion of your case, based on the type of case and the type of fee structure you agreed to at the beginning of the case.
What are the pros and cons with taking a personal injury case to trial?
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Q: If I suffer an accident on the job that leaves me paralyzed in some way, am I limited to Worker’s Compensation, or is there a right to sue a different company for negligence?
You would definitely be entitled to Worker’s Compensation for an on-the-job accident that leaves any paralysis, but the question often asked is whether there is the right to sue a different company under negligence law where you can obtain a jury trial and all sorts of damages for the injuries you suffer-not limited like under workers compensation. Worker's Compensation provides medical benefits and a percentage of lost wages, but does not give a jury trial and has ceilings on the amount of damages that can be recovered. On the other hand, if your accident was caused by negligence of a third-party besides your own employer, or because of a faulty product on the job, a personal injury lawyer can investigate what is called a third-party negligence action, with a jury trial. You should obtain a confidential consultation so we can evaluate whether there is a third-party negligence claim available.
Q: If I suffer an amputated finger, thumb, arm or leg on the job, is there the right to sue a third-party, or am I limited to Worker’s Compensation only?
If a body part like a finger or thumb is traumatically amputated at work, there is not only a Worker's Compensation claim, but if the accident is caused by a defective part, or faulty equipment that was sold or provided by a different third-party (meaning not provided by your own employer) a personal injury lawyer may bring a negligence law claim against that negligent third-party. The right to bring a third-party negligence claim is in addition to a workers compensation claim. The experienced personal injury lawyers at this law firm have analyzed a number of such situations and we have routinely handled what we call third-party negligence claims, where there was also a workers compensation claim for the client. Please contact us for a free confidential evaluation of your potential claim.