Virginia Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Workers’ compensation, also called work comp, provides those injured on the job with insurance to cover medical costs and other financial matters associated with work injury and inability to work. In cases of accidents resulting in death, workers’ compensation provides benefits to dependents. Applying for workers’ compensation and appealing denied claims can be a difficult, labor-intensive process — one that is discouraging.
At The Law Offices of Jerry Lutkenhaus in Richmond, Virginia, I apply three decades of experience in handling these complicated claims. I work on the details so that my clients can focus on recovery. If you have been injured on the job or have had a workers’ compensation claim denied, contact me today.
Workers’ Compensation — The Process
Virginia requires that employees injured on the job notify their employers within 30 days of the incident causing the injury. Once your employer has filled out an accident report, it is sent to the employer’s insurance company as well as to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. The insurance company adjuster will review the report as well as associated medical reports. If there are no problems, the claim is accepted and payment for medical bills and partial compensation for salary begins.
Yet at any point in the process, a snag may develop which may hinder your ability to collect benefits. In such instances, you need an able, experienced attorney.
Getting the Work Comp Legal Help You Need
At The Law Offices of Jerry Lutkenhaus, I work closely with my clients, examining the accident report, gathering the claimant’s statement to the supervisor, talking with witnesses and obtaining the initial medical report. If there is any question as to the validity of the work comp claim, the commissioner will look to this last document first. If your claim is defendable, I will present evidence in trial on your behalf. While Virginia is a fairly conservative workers’ compensation state, I have had a high rate of success in obtaining compensation for my clients.
Having an experienced attorney lead you through the workers’ compensation or Social Security disability procedures and processes may be crucial to the success of your claim. Get the support you need to pursue the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured on the job, contact The Law Offices of Jerry Lutkenhaus today. For a free initial consultation, call 804-358-4766 or email us.
