Harrisonburg, Virginia, Workers' Compensation Attorney
If you have been injured while performing your job duties, or if your work has caused a disease such as carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be entitled to receive insurance benefits under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The money you can receive is intended to pay your medical costs and replace a portion of the wages you lose while you are unable to work.
This process starts with reporting your job-related injury or occupational disease and filing a claim. Unfortunately, a substantial percentage of workers' compensation claims are denied or disputed by employers and insurers. At the law office of A. Thomas Lane, Jr., we focus on helping Virginians successfully challenge denials of their claims. Contact us today to discuss your case and your options for pursuing the benefits you need and deserve.
Claim Denied? You Have Legal Recourse.
Most Virginia workers are covered by workers' compensation insurance, but having coverage does not necessarily mean your legitimate claim will be approved. Our state commission places some very challenging requirements on people injured in workplace and industrial accidents. For example, it is necessary to be as specific as possible in describing precisely when and under what circumstances you felt pain and knew you were injured.
Harrisonburg lawyer Tom Lane has been representing workers injured or disabled on the job in the Shenandoah Valley for 20 years. He is extremely well versed in our stringent Virginia laws and all legal avenues for obtaining compensation for you through the system sometimes called workman's comp. Our firm has experience with all available appeal steps, including:
- Hearings before a deputy commissioner
- Appeals to the full commission — when almost any aspect of the case can be reviewed and any previous decision overruled
- Pursuing your claim at the highest levels in the Virginia Court of Appeals or even petitioning the Virginia Supreme Court
For a Free Case Evaluation, Call (540) 434-7666
Your decision to contact an experienced attorney can make a real difference in your success obtaining workers' compensation insurance benefits. It is also important to know that you will not owe attorney's fees unless your claim is approved and you receive benefits. If we are successful, the fee is typically a percentage of past-due benefits, as set by our state commission.
