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…
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…
