Fairfax County is one of the largest counties in terms of  population in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While it is not known as a center of manufacturing, it is a huge business center which supports the population of of Northern Virginia. As a result of the congestion and constant development, work accidents occur with some frequency. According to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, 4,264 workers’ compensation claims were filed in 2007. This total represented over 8% of all claims filed statewide. More claims were filed as a result of Fairfax work accidents than any other county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Of those 4,264 workers injured in Fairfax County, 1,595 received awards of compensation from the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. Those 1,595 workers received at total of  $34,012,020 in compensation benefits.

In 2007, 1,129 Injured workers in Fairfax County received a total of $14,426,249 in medical benefits to pay doctor, hospital and rehabilitation expenses.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies are keenly aware of the costs associated with a workers’ compensation accident, and will do their best to pay the minimum amount possible to an injured worker. When you were hired for your job, getting injured was not part of the bargain. Once your hurt on the job, you need to fight to get the benefits you deserve. At the Barrera Law Firm, PLLC, we handle Workers’ Compensation claims on a daily basis. We are licensed to practice before the Workers’ Compensation Commissions of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Call us today for a free consultation.