Author: Joseph Smith If you’ve been injured at work but also have a pre-existing condition (PEC), you may be wondering how that will impact your workers’ compensation claim. Can you still get benefits if your current injury is related to an old injury or health issue? The answer is not always clear-cut, but understanding the rules surrounding pre-existing conditions and…
The going rate for workers’ compensation insurance in Virginia has dropped for the 6th year in a row. While this is good for business owners, these cuts come with a price for injured workers. Workers’ compensation is insurance that pays for medical care and lost time when employees are hurt on the job. Businesses with three or more employees are…
Please join us in congratulating partner Stephen Harper for being named a Go To Lawyer for Workers’ Compensation by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He received the same recognition in 2021 for his tenacity in defending injured workers across Virginia. In fact, he lobbies on behalf of injured workers in the Virginia General Assembly, and has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell…
Paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent total disability – Understanding your workers’ compensation benefits Sometimes a work injury is so severe that it renders someone permanently unable to work. This life-altering event is overwhelming for those experiencing it. Reinhardt | Harper | Davis has built a reputation for helping workers across Virginia with their permanent total disability (PTD) cases. We…
Reinhardt | Harper | Davis is thrilled to announce that they have been named Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in America. This is the tenth consecutive year the firm was won in the workers’ compensation category, and the ninth consecutive year of winning in the personal injury category. “Being recognized for ten consecutive years is an honor,” says…
Author: Angela Neiman Trying to preserve your legal rights and comply with the requirements of workers ‘compensation cases, all while recovering from an injury can be overwhelming. When you’re injured, you should be able to focus on healing without worrying about whether your medical treatment will be covered or having your bills paid for when out of work. Unfortunately, many…
Author: Brooke Taylor Immigrants have long been a backbone of the U.S. labor force, and that’s true in Virginia. Immigrants work in a variety of fields from hospitality and farming to domestic work and construction. Many of these jobs involve heavy physical labor, making them more prone to on-the-job injuries. It is simply stating a fact to recognize that some…
Reinhardt | Harper | Davis is thrilled to announce that five attorneys have made the list for Best Lawyers in America, with three named to the Best Lawyers list and two named to Ones to Watch. This purely peer review is the gold standard in the legal world, with a methodology that captures, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion…
