Frequently Asked Questions
What are my obligations when injured on the job?
As an injured worker, you have certain responsibilities. Among the most important are:
1) You must notify your employer and statutory employer as soon as possible of a work-related accident or disease.
2) Keep appointments with your doctor and follow treatment plans.
3) Keep appointments for independent medical examinations.
4) Cooperate fully with persons who are helping you find employment, such as your employer and/or a rehabilitation counselor. Cooperation does not mean you have to reveal personal financial information to a rehabilitation worker.
5) Notify your employer and its insurance carrier if you return to employment or if you have an increase in earnings while you are receiving compensation benefits.
6) Report your current residential address and report any address change to the Workers' Compensation Commission.
7) Attend scheduled hearings.
8) Attend depositions and answer interrogatory questions when directed by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.