If you have a workers comp. injury in Virginia, you are entitled to medical care for your injury. Virginia Code §65.2-603 requires the employer (usually through its workers’ comp insurance carrier) to furnish medical attention for compensable work injuries. All too often, however, the injured worker is denied medical care and does not know their rights or what they can or should do when treatment is denied. The best option is to find and get the help of a competent, qualified, and experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to fight back against the insurance carrier. You have the right to have your claim heard before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. Be persistent in pursuing your claim. You have rights. Also, check the website of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission at workcomp.virginia.gov. This is a very useful resource.
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