Suffolk Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Suffolk Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Worker's Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits pay for medical bills and replace lost wages for injured employees. You will not have to prove the injury was due to the employer’s negligence on your Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC) injury report form, which, in theory, eliminates the need for litigation. However, employers and the insurance companies obligated to pay these benefits delay or pay far less than an injured employee is entitled to recover. If you were denied benefits, are getting less compensation than you deserve, or your employer requests a hearing, you need an experienced Suffolk workers’ compensation attorney from Rutter Mills to protect your financial future.

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There were over 45,000 major workplace injuries in Virginia for 2023, according to the VWC.

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2,000 of the claims were filed in Suffolk.

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The maximum rate for worker’s compensation is $1,410 per week.

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Workers’ Compensation Process

After a workplace injury, you have 30 days to file a claim and report it to your employer. Although there is a deadline, filing and reporting your injuries quickly is critical, because, if you delay, insurance may claim your injuries are not important enough to warrant compensation.

You will not need to prove fault for your injuries in your form. However, if your employer’s insurance denies your claim or either party requests a hearing, you will need to prove your case for the VWC. You are not required to have an attorney for your hearing but your employer is, so without an experienced Rutter Mills attorney with you, you will be at a significant disadvantage.

How a Suffolk Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help

Our team of Suffolk workers’ compensation attorneys will manage the complexities of your workers’ comp claim, like:

Clerical errors and missed deadlines are common reasons for denials of workers’ comp claims. Your attorney will ensure all filings are complete, correct, and timely.
Studies have shown that injured employees receive larger workers’ compensation settlements when a lawyer represents them.
Workers’ comp insurance companies hire hundreds of lawyers and claims adjusters with substantial experience evaluating claims. When you hire a lawyer to handle your claim, you will match or exceed that experience and create a level playing field between yourself and the insurer.
A Suffolk workers’ compensation lawyer has access to medical and expert resources that can verify your claim and push back against insurance’s claims that you are not injured or ill.

Finally, a lawyer will protect you against retaliation from an employer who wants to discourage you from pursuing a workers’ comp claim.

Many employees in Suffolk work for businesses near the Virginia Inland Port and the shipping and cargo operations in the areas around Burbage Grant, Bennet’s Creek Quarter, and Nansemond Pointe. Those workplaces expose employees to a higher risk of injuries, including the following:

Injuries to shoulders, knees, and other joints
Back and neck injuries
Concussions
Illnesses
Vision and hearing problems
Cuts

Our workers’ comp lawyers in Suffolk, VA, have represented clients with many other injuries. In all cases, we fight to recover the largest available workers’ comp settlement that may be available.

Any party in a worker’s compensation claim can appeal a decision made by the VWC, circuit, or district court, going all the way to the Virginia Supreme Court. If you believe your claim was wrongfully denied or your employer tries to appeal your benefits, your attorney will be with you every step of the way to ensure your benefits are secured.

Contact a Rutter Mills Suffolk Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

If you suffered a workplace injury and have questions about your right to file a workers’ compensation claim, do not hesitate to call Rutter Mills to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer in our Norfolk, Newport News, or Virginia Beach offices. You have a short deadline to file your claim after you have been injured. If you delay, you may lose your right and opportunity to collect the benefits you deserve.

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.

Call or text anytime at 757-777-7777 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with an attorney and explore your options.

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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.

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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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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.

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Rita Y.

Very professional. Made me feel very comfortable through the whole process.

Michelle D.

From start to finish my attorney Mr. Daniel DeLalla was above amazing, professional, and on top of his game same goes for his outstanding paralegal Cathrine even with covid slowing down our legal process over a year they never missed a beat and stayed in connect with me through it all never more then a call,text, or email away and they worked they fingers to the bone for me and got me a amazing outcome settlement that will change the life for me and my family I am not a easy person to please and they without a doubt gave me what I expected and more thank you guys again honestly your both out of this world!!

Kennedi B.

The team at Rutter Mills is EXCELLENT. They told me not to worry, and just to take care of myself. My stress was relieved, knowing I had the experts on my side fighting for me and my children. I won my case! Thank you Rutter Mills.

Melissa M.

Super professional and incredibly nice. My paralegal & lawyer, Kamilah White & Erik Porcaro, were so nice and they had some A+ communication throughout the process (even through COVID). This was my first time using a lawyer and they were patient and clear about the process, what to do, and what to expect. Will definitely recommend to any friends/family!

Sara F.

Great law firm. Someone always available to answer questions. Happy with the service I received.

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