Workers Compensation

Virginia Workers' Compensation and Work Injury Attorney

At Dunnigan & Messier, P.C. in Newport News, Virginia, we handle workers' compensation claims in Virginia. That focus allows us to help our clients by bringing our experience in this area and a thorough knowledge of state workers' comp laws.

Fault is not the issue in a workers' compensation claim. Simply put, if you suffer an injury on the job, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

What You Are Entitled to Under Workers' Compensation

With a valid workers' compensation claim, you are entitled to receive two-thirds of your lost wages, provided your doctor verifies your inability to work. You can earn lifetime medical coverage for your permanent injury and certain impairments resulting there from.

Workers' Compensation and Third Party Personal Injury Claims

At Dunnigan & Messier, P.C., we have represented clients who suffered a neck, back or head injury from operating a motor vehicle on behalf of their employer. Fault is irrelevant in workers' compensation, even in a car or truck accident that you may have caused. However, if a third party caused the accident, you can file both a workers' compensation and personal injury claim. In holding that third party accountable, you can recover for pain and suffering as you would in any personal injury case. If we settle your workers compensation claim, the attorney's fee is only 20% of the settlement amount.

Help With Federal Workers' Compensation Claims

Our handling of only state (not federal) workers' compensation allows us to provide more personalized service and a hands-on approach to their cases. For federal workers' compensation or work injuries involving longshoremen, we will be happy to refer those cases to another highly competent attorney.

Contact an Experienced Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today

To get more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer regarding a work injury or any claims denied, please contact us.