Fairfax Workers' Comp Lawyers – Fairfax Workers Comp Accidents

dan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:03:09 +0000

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.

$50,000 Virginia Workers' Compensation Settlement – Spondylolisthesis L5-S1

dan — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:46:13 +0000

In 2006, out client was working for a demolition company and trying to carry a 300 pound iron bar when he tripped and fell, injuring his back. During the course of his medical treatment, it was discovered that the injured worker suffered from Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. There was no prior history of any back problems or medical treatment of the back. After a final series of epidural injections, the neurosurgeon made a recommendation of surgery for the lingering back pain. As our client refused to consider a surgery, we were able to settle this case for a lump sum of $50,000. It should be noted that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act has no provision to compensate the injured worker for a permanent injury to his/her back. As a result the value of back claims in Virginia are based, in part, upon an evaluation of the cost of future care. As a result, in any serious back injury case it is a good idea to hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.

Links

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:24:39 +0000

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RESOURCES

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission | Administers the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, and the Birth-Related Neurological Injury Program.

Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission | The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission seeks to secure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law on behalf of its customers, the injured workers and their employers, by providing an efficient and effective forum for the resolution of individual claims.

District of Columbia Department of Employment Services | The Department of Employment Services plans, develops and administers employment-related services to all segments of the Washington, DC metropolitan population.

Federal Workers Compensation Statutes | Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute

The Code of Virginia, Title 65.2, Workers’ Compensation | The Workers’ Compensation code of Virginia found at the Virginia General Assembly page

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry | Administers and enforces Virginia’s occupational safety and health programs.
The Washington D.C. Workers’ Compensation Statute,The Washington D.C. Workers’ Compensation Code as found on Westlaw

Workers Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangements (WCMSAs) | All parties in a Workers’ Compensation case have significant responsibilities under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) laws to protect Medicare’s interests when resolving cases that include future medical expenses. The recommended method to protect Medicare’s interests is a Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangement (WCMSA), which allocates a portion of the Workers’ Compensation settlement for future medical expenses.

BRAIN INJURY RESOURCES

Brain Injury Association of Virginia | Provides a variety of educational and supportive services to individuals with brain injury and their families.

American Academy of Neurology | The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), is an international professional association of more than 21,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.

American Physical Therapy Association | The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 72,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
Brain Injury Association of America | the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Center for Neuro Skills | Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) seeks to provide medical rehabilitation programs, lifecare programs, advocacy, and research for people with brain injury in order to achieve a maximum quality of life
www.disabilityresources.org | Disability Resources on the Internet.

Brain Injury Resource Center | Services & Resources on this site reflect the best practices in the field of Traumatic Brain Injury

Life With TBI | A Resource for Survivors
American Association of Neurological Surgeons | Board Certification for Neurosurgeons in the United States
Brain, A Journal of Neurology | provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology.

Neuroscience Center | The Neuroscience Center of Indianapolis has been at the forefront in clinical services, research, development and delivery since its doors opened in 1984.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services |

PACER | The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents

http://www.tbihelp.org | An online resource to enhance, expand and extend the quality of care available to Caregivers and Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.

http://tbichat.org | OnlinePeer Support For People Living With Brain Injury

http://comarecovery.org/ | CRA is a non-profit support organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals.

Brain Injury Association of Virginia | The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) has positively impacted programs and services for people with brain injury and their families.
Brain Trauma Foundation | The Brain Trauma Foundation was founded to improve the outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients by developing best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research and educating medical personnel.

AUTO & NEGLIGENCE LINKS

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles | State of Virginia Crash Facts information.
DUI/DWI Statistics | DUI/DWI STATISTICS from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Insurance Information Institute | Drunk Driving Information from the Insurance Information Institute
Injury Prevention | Impaired Driving (Drugs & Alcohol) Safety Program from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
CNN – Anderson Cooper 360 | Insurance companies fight paying billions in claims

LAWYERS

Jon Katz, Esq. | Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer, 17 Years tirelessly fighting for victory for criminal defendants
HammondTownsend, PLC | Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Lawyers representing clients in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
www.ElderAdvocate.org | Nursing Home and Assisted Living Injury or Abuse? Call The Law Office of Roy D. Turner, P.L.L.C. Toll Free at 1-877-696-2569. Advocating for the Elderly for Over 26 Years.
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