I Got Hurt Because I Was Careless. Can I Still Recover Workers’ Comp Benefits?

I had a car accident years ago because the other driver and I weren’t paying attention. I was the only one hurt. The lawyers I consulted all said I had no case because Virginia is a “pure contributory negligence” jurisdiction --...

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I Hadn’t Clocked In Yet. Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp For My Injury In Virginia?

Joe Worker arrived at his job after a long commute in unusually heavy traffic. As he drove in that day, he enjoyed a large cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Joe was a Dunkin’ Donuts man; Starbucks held no charms for him. Because it took so...

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Two Jobs, One Injury: What Workers’ Comp Covers in Virginia

When I have two jobs, does workers’ comp cover my earnings from both? Many injured workers have part-time jobs to supplement their full-time wages. For instance, it’s quite common for folks to pick up part-time work during the holidays....

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