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If you are injured on the job, first report the injury to your supervisor at work. Tell them exactly what happened. Second, visit your doctor, tell them exactly what happened. Third, call HammondTownsend. It all starts with our free consultation, a talk with one of our lawyers, and we will walk you through the process. The earlier you call us, the more prepared you'll be. Read more

Injuries that occur in work parking lots are usually covered. However, there are some exceptions. The general rule is, once you're on the premises, you're covered. If an injury occurs in the work parking lot due to inclement weather, it is almost always covered. If you're willingly playing in the snow or on the ice, horseplay is NOT covered! Read more

When you've been injured at work, you need to tell your employer. Ideally, you should tell your employer immediately, but a minor injury might become a bigger issue days later. Virginia workers' comp law states you have 30 days to report an injury.

The timeline of a workers' compensation case can vary greatly depending on the specific circumstances. Eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) months is not unusual for a workers' comp case. If the case is complicated and goes through many appeals processes it can easily take longer. HammondTownsend will be working in your best interests the entire time.

Positional Risk Policy - If you get hurt, and you're at work, then it qualifies as a workers' compensation claim. Virginia is an "Actual Risk" state. This means that your work CAUSED you to get hurt. How you explain what happened when you were injured is important. Read more