Atkinson Law has served the community of Portsmouth since 2014. Its workers' compensation practice focuses exclusively on representing harbor workers and maritime employees suffering from workplace injuries. Claims seek to reward injured employees with financial compensation to cover medical costs and lost income. A solo practitioner, Ed Atkinson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He also accepts personal injury and criminal defense cases.
555 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Norfolk, VA 23510
Injury Law On Call offers legal advocacy to people suffering from injuries that occur at work. The firm employs workers' comp lawyers near Portsmouth to assist clients as they seek compensation for lost wages, job retraining, physical therapy, and hospital expenses. The agency also practices personal injury law, representing individuals hurt by dog attacks and auto accidents. Managing partner Ros Willis is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Beach Bar.
575 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
The law office of Joe Miller Law, Ltd. offers a range of legal services to clients in Virginia and North Carolina. While the firm focuses on personal injury cases, it also works on nursing home malpractice and workers' compensation cases. Its team of workers' comp lawyers near Portsmouth has a strong focus on guiding and helping workers obtain the benefits they are entitled to when they suffer from work-related injuries such as repetitive motion, construction, and head and body injuries.
5500 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
The Law Office of Charlene A. Morring, P.C. is an employment law firm serving Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Its experienced lawyers help injured employees through the filing and claiming process, ensuring that they receive the right amount of compensation they deserve. Charlene Morring, the founding attorney, has been dealing with workers' compensation claims for more than 16 years. She has been called "the Queen of Workers' Compensation" due to her depth of experience in the practice area.
125 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23510
Norfolk, VA 23510
A workers' comp claim is best filed as soon as an injury occurs. In some states, there are time limits, such as one month following an incident.
After an injury, an employee must notify their employer. The employer must then provide access to the necessary forms and offer guidance. Employees must fill out all forms and return them to the employer who then files them with the insurer. Some states have additional requirements, including assessment by a medical provider. Once the paperwork has been filed, the insurance provider issues a ruling. If the ruling is unfavorable, the employee may choose to appeal the decision with the support of an attorney.
How and when workers' comp starts paying can depend on both the circumstances and the state in which an injury took place. In most areas, benefits related to medical care start paying out immediately, even before a claim is formally processed or accepted. Once a case is approved, injured workers may be entitled to other benefits, including coverage for lost wages.