Hampton Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Hampton Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Hampton Workers' Comp Lawyers

All workers are entitled to the workers’ compensation program, should they fall ill or become injured on the job. Virginia law requires any employer in Hampton who hires more than three people to carry insurance coverage for medical expenses and lost wages for employees hurt at work. However, even though workers have access to workers’ compensation, not all of them get it. To assist in securing your claim, contact an experienced Rutter Mills Hampton workers’ compensation lawyer. We have helped thousands of injured workers get support from reluctant insurance companies.

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Worker’s compensation benefit amounts can increase each year with a cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).

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Educational and healthcare workers had the highest number of injuries reported.

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Virginia workers in construction, manufacturing, and transportation see a higher rate of work-related fatalities than the national average.

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Hampton Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Each year, the Virginia workers’ compensation value is adjusted for cost of living and inflation. As of July 2024, you could receive a maximum of $1,410.00 per week. The amount you receive should be two-thirds of your regular pay up to the maximum amount. You can receive benefits for up to 500 weeks during your recovery if you are still off from work. This payment is in addition to the coverage for your medical bills.

Don’t Leave Money On The Table

With severe injuries and complex cases, there may be more than one party responsible. Sometimes a third-party claim can be filed on top of the usual workers’ compensation claim to provide additional benefits for “pain and suffering.” You may have a valid personal injury lawsuit against another worker, another motorist who hit your vehicle, or equipment manufacturers. Your Hampton workers’ compensation lawyer can help you identify the scope of liability to determine how you should be compensated and navigate through the complexity of several liability.

What We Can Do For You

When a workplace injury occurs, there is a 30-day deadline to report your injury to your employer. If you don’t report your injury within the deadline, you may lose your rights to seek compensation.

Filing a Claim

Filing an injury claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) is the next step, and incredibly crucial to your claim. About 70% of workers’ compensation applications are initially denied, mostly because of lacking information on claims. With the help of some of the most experienced attorneys in Hampton Roads, you will never have to worry about filing any paperwork or talking to your employer or opposing insurance. The only thing you should worry about is your well-being.

Your Hampton workers’ compensation lawyer will investigate the circumstances of your injury and determine liability. For example, liability could be placed on the employer directly or a manufacturer of a defective product. We will speak to witnesses, employers, and insurance on your behalf and build your case. Although you do not need to prove fault in filing an injury claim, you will have to in a VWC hearing.

In a hearing, you must prove who was at fault and what damages you are owed, like compensation for medical bills and lost or diminished wages. Although you are not required to have an attorney to represent you, employers are. Going into a hearing alone puts you at a severe disadvantage by not knowing the legal tactics insurance lawyers can and will use to try and disqualify you from compensation.

Make sure you have an attorney that not only understands insurance tactics but knows how to counteract them. After 65+ years in injury law, Rutter Mills knows every trick in the book to get you the compensation you deserve.

Common Workplace Injuries

Overexertion: Many people find themselves in a doctors office for pushing past the limits of their body. Carrying or lifting heavy items, overextending their reach, pushing an object or machinery can cause injuries.
Slip & Fall: A safe workspace is the right of every employee in Hampton. If there were objects on the floor, liquids, or other obstacles that caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
Vehicle Accident: Many jobs require traveling around Hampton Roads as part of the daily activities. If you are injured in a car or truck accident while you are working, call our team today to determine who may be held responsible for your expenses.
Cut, Scrape, Puncture: The second most common injury type on the job at 31% of injuries claimed, according to the VWC 2023 report, cuts, scrapes, or punctures are incredibly dangerous and expensive. Your workers’ comp lawyer will see it through that you get the compensation you deserve for you injury.

Contact a Hampton workers’ compensation lawyer for expert legal guidance

The no-fault system in Hampton worker’s comp claims can become burdensome for the injured party when employers dispute the facts surrounding the injury or the insurers balk at paying the full claim value. However, Rutter Mills has won thousands of these cases for our clients over the past sixty years, involving both state laws and the federal courts.

A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.

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TESTIMONIALS

You don’t have to worry about the bills, just get healthy.

Dave Put His Trust in Us

Don’t Fall For The Insurance Company’s Games

Dave suffered serious injuries in a car accident. The defendant’s insurance company tried to offer him a low amount so Dave called Rutter Mills. We took over dealing with the insurance and got Dave the money he needed to get back on his feet.

They enabled me to be happy in life again.

Get Back On Track

Protecting Your Future

Glenn’s car accident changed his life, but not permanently thanks to the help of his Rutter Mills attorney. When the insurance companies wouldn’t help him, our team fought back and won.

I knew I needed Rutter Mills.

Fighting For What's Right

Getting Justice

On his way home from work at the shipyard, Dan was involved in an accident. He tried to file a claim on his own, but the insurance company wouldn’t give him the money he needed to put his life back on track. Dan knew he needed to call Rutter Mills.

They actually won my case 3 times!

Larena's Win

After her car accident, Larena asked her father, a local stevedore, for his advice on who to call. He recommended Rutter Mills. Her team of car accident experts at Rutter Mills fought back when the insurance companies tried to deny her the money she needed to recuperate from her injuries. We took her case to trial – and won. When the insurance company filed their appeals, we beat them again – two more times! Larena got the money she needed and the justice she deserved.

We’re going to immediately call Rutter Mills. That’s the people I trust with my baby girl.

Who Do You Trust With Your Family?

After a car accident, Jamaree’s first call was to her mom. She was shaken up and scared. Mom told her “We’re calling Rutter Mills. Her next was to Rutter Mills. Her Rutter Mills car accident team helped her get compensation “above & beyond” what she was expecting.

They lifted allot of stress off my shoulders. I recommend them to anybody because they WILL fight for you.

Who Can You Turn To?

Referrals From Friends and Family

After John was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, he turned to the person he trusts most for a recommendation. His wife, a paralegal of 30 years, told him to call Rutter Mills on the advice of the lawyer she worked for.

They really care for you as a person. Words cannot describe what Rutter Mills did for me and for my case.

When You Need Someone In Your Corner

Don’t Go It Alone

When the insurance company tried to get Carol to sign paperwork after her car accident, she knew she needed a lawyer. Carol knew she needed Rutter Mills.

When I called Rutter Mills, I knew it was the right fit. They’re so interested in helping you get justice.

Getting The Justice You Deserve

When Mom Needs Strength

Taryn was in a car accident while she was pregnant. She knew she needed someone in her corner to protect her rights and her family’s future.

There’s attorneys, then there’s Rutter Mills.

We're Here When The Unexpected Happens

Priorities

A devasting accident changed Levon’s life forever. The physical and emotional toll left him scared and in pain. When the insurance company for the defendant contacted the family, they made an offer that did not even cover the cost of the medication, much less doctors’ bills, and physical therapy. They knew they needed to talk to a serious lawyer. Rutter Mills took care of the negotiation so Levon could focus on healing.

When you’ve got a serious injury, you need a serious lawyer. That’s why we chose Rutter Mills.

Motorcycle Accidents Change Everything

When Ed was injured in a motorcycle crash, he knew he needed a serious lawyer to protect his rights. The insurance companies were fighting him every step of the way. Rutter Mills helped prove Ed’s case and get him the money he needed to get on the road to recovery.

With the seriousness of the accident, I knew that we needed a serious lawyer. I needed Rutter Mills.

Carol & Levon's Story

They knew they needed a serious lawyer when Carol and her son were seriously injured. After the other party’s insurance company tried to get her to settle for less than she needed, Carol called Rutter Mills for help. We took on the insurance company so she could focus on healing.

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TESTIMONIALS How We Helped

At Rutter Mills,
every case is a serious case-because it's your case.

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Personal Injury

We are here for you in your time of need, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our top-rated attorneys will fight the insurance companies and get you back on your feet.

Personal Injury Lawyers

Car Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life. Then we’ll tell you what options are available to you to get on the road to recovery.

Car Accident Lawyers

Maritime/Jones Act Law

Personal injuries that happen when you’re working – or playing – on the water aren’t governed by “the law of the land.” They are subject to maritime laws under the Jones Act– also known as admiralty law.

Maritime Lawyers

Motorcycle Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on listening to not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often serious. We are here to listen to your story so we can guide you to healing. Our team has represented some of the largest truck accident cases in Virginia. Call us and see how we can help you today.

Truck Accident Lawyers

Workers Compensation

If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.

Workers Compensation Lawyers

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Ray M

After getting hurt at work I had problems with workers compensation right away. Comp was denying claims for medical treatment and not paying correct amount of wages. I was very worried and stressed till I called Rutter Mills. Attorney Jesse Pound with paralegal Jordan Johnson made all my problems go away. Thank you so much for all your help.

Christine M

Shelley was with us from start to finish with our case. She explained everything to us that we did not understand. Very patient if we had a question. If she did not know it, found out the answer and got back with us. She went above and beyond to help us with everything.

Jarrin P

They were straightforward and honest through the whole ordeal. I couldn't have found a better law firm to help me get the job done.

Ira S

I got injured on the job, Rutter Mills accepted my case, and did an outstanding job representing me. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Carl A

Getting in an accident and losing my car was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Rutter Mills made the experience so much easier as the handled everything and kept in constant communication. I always knew where I was in the process. When I contacted them the responded within minutes and when I told them about my incident, they took the case. I would highly recommend them if you need a lawyer or even if you are not sure if a lawyer fits your needs, contact them and tell them what happened.

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