Harrisonburg Work Injury Attorneys
Proving Damages in Virginia Work Injury Claims
If you've been injured in an accident at work, it makes sense to get the advice of an attorney who is familiar with both the workers' compensation system and the personal injury litigation process. These are completely separate approaches to the recovery of benefits or damages, and there's no guarantee that you'll be able to pursue both kinds of claims.
It never hurts to look into your options, though. For a free consultation about the full range of your rights on a work injury claim, contact the Hart Law Offices in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville.
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Personal injury litigation is available to compensate you for all of the losses you suffer as the result of the negligence of another. You need to demonstrate that the defendant was at fault and responsible for your injuries, but there's no artificial limit to the damages you can recover. You're entitled to recover all of your losses, including future treatment needs and compensation for your pain and suffering. The defendant's assets or insurance coverage limits define the practical limits to your recovery.
Workers' compensation represents a tradeoff. You don't need to prove negligence, but your benefits are limited to lost income and medical treatment. If you can prove that your injury is related to your work, you should be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Another catch is that you can't sue your employer for the additional damages that might be available in a personal injury case.
That doesn't mean that you can't sue other defendants. In job-related highway accidents, construction site accidents, and injuries suffered due to poor property maintenance offsite, you can often sue someone else for your personal injury damages while your workers' compensation claim is moving through your employer's insurance procedures. We know how to identify the situations where you can bring both personal injury and workers' compensation claims for the same job-related injury.
For more information about the range of your compensation possibilities in a work injury case, discuss your case with a knowledgeable lawyer. Contact the Hart Law Offices for a free consultation.
