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Who is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia? Any employee who suffers on-the-job injuries, illnesses or diseases may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. What’s the first thing I should do

Crushing injuries can result from employees falling from heights, being hit by falling objects, defective or dangerous work equipment, unsafe work conditions, lack of safety equipment, violations of the Occupational Safety...

An amputation involves the removal of a limb or other body part and is commonly due to some type of physical trauma, prolonged constriction, or through surgery.  The majority of amputation injuries occur in the workplace,...

Pedestrians generally have the right of way unless they are not obeying traffic signals or jay-walking (crossing the street in a non-designated crossing area).  While the law requires drivers to exercise care to avoid...

How many Virginia residents were injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2012? The number of Virginia residents who were injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents increased in 2012.  According to the Commonwealth