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Safety at Work (For the Blue Collared Worker)

Blue-collared workers perform labor-intensive jobs and typically work with their hands.  Many jobs classified as “blue collar” require skilled personnel who are formally trained and certified. The skills necessary for blue-collared work vary by occupation. Common blue-collar jobs include construction, assembly, maintenance, mining, and renovation. No matter which occupation, blue collared personnel work hard to […]

Workers Comp Info
Posted on Apr 24, 2013
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Workers’ Compensation Tips

Dealing with a workers’ compensation claim can be stressful but two things are very important and will make it easier to manage. These things are 1) documentation and 2) organization.It is important for a person who has a workers’ compensation claim to document everything, beginning with important facts about your injury. Everything that occurs in […]

Workers Comp Info
Posted on Sep 14, 2011
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Don’t Be Confused about Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation is a program implemented by every state in the U.S. to cover medical treatment, lost wages and other compensation for workers who are injured or become sick while on the job. Workers’ compensation also provides benefits for the families of an employee who dies while working.  Under state workers’ compensation laws, there is […]

Workers Comp Info
Posted on Aug 08, 2011
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Filing an Accident Report is Not Sufficient For Workers’ Compensation Claims

  Virginia workers’ compensation lawyer Robert Walsh is often asked: “If the Workers Compensation Insurance Company is paying my medical bills and wage loss, I’m all set, right ?” The short answer is, “NO.” Compensation insurance companies may voluntarily pay for medical care or lost wages, and it seems as though they do so for […]

Workers Comp Info
Posted on May 16, 2011
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Have You Read the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act?

If not, you should visit the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and read what rights you have. This can help you understand who and what you are up against when you file your claim. If you don’t know what your rights are, you may accept anything the insurance carrier or their attorney tells you without knowing […]

Workers Comp Info
Posted on Mar 31, 2011