Workers Compensation

Appellate Court Reverses Judge's Finding that Employee Voluntarily Limited His Income

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by John F. Sharpless

The First District Court of Appeals recently provided some guidance on what is necessary for an Employer/Carrier to deny a temporary partial disability (TPD) claim based upon voluntary limitation of income.  In Whitaker v. North American Tank Lines, Inc., the Judge of Compensation Claims ruled that despite the fact that the claimant was limite... Read More
Posted at 17:08 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Can You Sue Your Employer in Virginia for a Work Place Accident?

Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

The general rule is "no" you cannot sue your employer for a work place accident in Viriginia even if the employer's negligence caused the accident. This bar also applies if you were injured by a fellow worker. ... Read More
Posted at 09:51 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation

Missing a Step: Is this a Workers Compensation Accident in Virginia?

Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

Simply missing a step on a stairs or a ladder is not necessarily a workers compensation accident in Virginia.  There must be a work related risk involved in the accident. ... Read More
Posted at 09:41 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Workers Compensation
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