Harrisonburg VA Workers Comp Attorneys
Hurt at work? Don’t let the workers’ comp process overwhelm you. At Ritchie Law Firm, we fight to secure the benefits you deserve—medical care, lost wages, and more. Fill out the form now for a free consultation, and let us help you get back on track!
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We’re Here for You After You’ve Been Injured at Work
Getting injured at work or getting ill from exposure at your job can be a scary and uncertain time for anyone. But the medical bills and living expenses don’t pause for you as you go through the processes of filing workers’ compensation claims. That’s where an experienced attorney that you can trust comes in to help you navigate the process of your claim, get the best care for your injury, and get you and your family taken care of financially. Our personal injury attorneys have over 40 years of experience representing injured workers, and we ONLY represent workers.
Employers and insurance adjusters have to focus on their costs and bottom lines, not necessarily the best result for the employee. Don’t go into this situation alone when you can have an expert team fighting in your corner for your best interest. So if you have been injured at one of the many manufacturing and agricultural job site or any other job setting in the Shenandoah Valley call the Ritchie Law Firm right in Downtown Harrisonburg to get your free case evaluation.
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What Injuries are Covered?
Injuries resulting from accidents on the job or illnesses that arise from prolonged exposure to harmful situations on the job. Injuries not normally covered in workers comp are ones developed over a long time of small tasks like bending over or sitting down. Serious injuries and any injuries affecting your arms, legs, neck, or back should always be discussed with a lawyer. Important! You must report your injury to a supervisor within 30 days of your accident or 60 days of your illness diagnosis.
Your Rights to Medical Care and Doctors
Your employer has the option to present you with a choice of NO LESS than 3 doctors, and if they don’t then you have the right to use your own doctor.
Filing Your Worker’s Compensation Claim
To be eligible for compensation you must file your claim no later than 2 years after the incident. You can file your claim online or by mail. Worker’s compensation benefits can cover your medical expenses from the injury/illness as well as your lost wages while you were unable to work.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational rehabilitation in Virginia workers’ compensation is intended to help an injured worker. Vocational rehabilitation is supposed to help the injured worker get additional training and job placement assistance so the worker can re-enter the workforce.
Sometimes, though, vocational rehabilitation proves to be a complex process where the insurance company works very hard to frustrate the injured worker. An experienced Virginia workers’ compensation lawyer can help with the vocational rehabilitation process and help you make the best decision for your case.
Types of Virginia workers’ compensation Injuries We Handle:
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What is workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation in Virginia is intended to replace income lost by a worker who is injured on the job or in the performance of the workers’ job. Workers’ comp helps to restore earning capacity (what the worker could have earned) and tries to return the worker to productive employment.
Who Is Covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation?
If your employer regularly employs 3 or more full-time or part-time employees and if your injury (or occupational disease) arose “out of” and “in the course of” your employment, then you are covered by Virginia Workers’ Compensation.
What To Do If You Are Injured Or Contract An Occupational Disease On The Job?
Report your injury to your supervisor in writing then file a Claims Benefit Form.
What Injuries Does Virginia Workers' Compensation Cover?
Any injury (or occupational disease) that happens “out of and in the course of employment” is covered by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. It doesn’t matter who was at fault in the accident.
Covered injuries might include some of these injuries: broken bones, muscle strains, back and neck problems, loss of strength and/or flexibility, heart problems, and others.
¿Necesito dinero para contratar a su bufete?
¿Es realmente necesario que hable con un abogado?
Los peritos de siniestros trabajan para las compañías de seguros y deben actuar en interés de éstas. Es así de sencillo. Si tienes lesiones graves, hay demasiado en riesgo como para seguir adelante sin ayuda profesional. Las compañías de seguros tienen abogados que protegen sus intereses. Usted necesita la misma protección. Si el accidente fue culpa del otro conductor, su compañía de seguros se hará cargo de tus gastos, aunque puede que necesites un abogado para conseguir todo lo que te mereces.
Our Worker’s Compensation Attorneys
Roger Ritchie
La familia de Roger siempre ha estado muy implicada en el sector de la construcción. El propio Roger ha pasado tiempo trabajando en obras de construcción. Ha visto de primera mano cómo las lesiones de trabajo pueden cambiar la vida de un trabajador en un instante. Después de haber tratado cientos de casos de compensación de trabajadores en el nivel de audiencia, Roger tiene mucha experiencia en el complejo sistema de compensación de trabajadores.
Michael Ritchie
Michael brings with extensive experience in personal injury cases. Mike helps the injured and disabled to successfully navigate their worker’s compensation claims as well as the social security disability systems. He regularly practices before the Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission and the Social Security Administration.
Robert Guntharp
Bob ha manejado una amplia gama de casos de lesiones personales que van desde lo simple a lo complejo. Estos han incluido lesiones graves relacionadas con: accidentes de automóvil y de tractor-remolque, homicidio culposo, lesiones cerebrales, negligencia médica, disputas de cobertura de seguros, discapacidad de la seguridad social, y las reclamaciones de indemnización de los trabajadores.
John Krall
John has been serving injured workers since 1991. His experience encompasses not only helping injured workers get their medical bills paid but also helping them get their lost wage benefits. John’s trial experience is extensive and successful, with a portfolio of trials at both the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and numerous Virginia circuit courts.
Álvaro Íñigo
A lo largo de su carrera, Al ha concentrado su práctica en litigios civiles y ha adquirido una importante experiencia en juicios con jurado en una amplia variedad de casos de negligencia. En la actualidad centra su práctica exclusivamente en la representación de las personas lesionadas en las áreas de lesiones personales y compensación de los trabajadores, así como los asuntos de discapacidad de la Seguridad Social.