Virginia Workers Compensation Questionnaire

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Multi-State
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US-Q1038
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This form addresses important matters that may effect the legal rights and obligations of the parties in a workers' compensation matter. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorney’s case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.



This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new client’s needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.


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In most cases, the maximum amount of time for which you can receive workers' compensation benefits after a work-related injury is 500 weeks. This does not mean, however, that every claimant in Virginia gets 500 weeks' worth of benefits.

A compensable consequence is a subsequent injury that is the direct consequence of your original industrial injury. The subsequent injury is treated as part of your initial workers' comp claim.

Employees who suffer on-the-job injuries and diseases may be eligible for benefits under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. If injured, you should (1) report your injury to your employer immediately; and (2) file a claim with the Commission no later than two years after the accident.

A worker must file a claim for workers' compensation benefits within two years of the date of accident. For most occupational diseases, you must file a claim within two years of the date you were told the disease was caused by your work and within five years of the date you were last exposed at work.

In 2021, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission approved 4,839 settlements with a total aggregate value of $253,600,035. Therefore, the average workers comp settlement payout in Virginia was $52,407.53.

A worker must file a claim for workers' compensation benefits within two years of the date of accident. For most occupational diseases, you must file a claim within two years of the date you were told the disease was caused by your work and within five years of the date you were last exposed at work.

Rule 4.2 Medical Reports After a hearing request has been filed, the parties shall file with the Commission only medical records that are related to the hearing request. These records shall be filed upon receipt by the party filing them, and are required reports subject to the provisions of 65.2-902.

In Virginia, generally, the statute of limitations is two years for a personal injury and wrongful death actions.

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