Injured on the job? After an injury on the job there are several important factors to consider and actions that need to be taken. What you should know and do:
The workers’ compensation claims in Virginia are handled through the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission in Richmond. There is also a regional office in Virginia Beach which handles claims from east of Williamsburg, the Eastern Shore, east of Emporia and the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Hampton city areas. There are three judges locally that hear contested claims from those localities.
What Benefits Should Be Provided by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier?
If your doctor takes you completely out of work you should be entitled to receive what are known as temporary total disability benefits. Generally, that is 66 2/3 of your gross weekly wage to be paid to you, tax free, weekly, or sometimes bi-weekly, by the insurance carrier.
You are also entitled to medical benefits which would include all treatment that is directly related to your work injury. The medical benefits not only provide for treatment by medical professionals but cover costs for transportation, prescription medications and other medical benefits.
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