Chesterfield County Workers Compensation Lawyers
Attorneys Protecting Your Rights After an Occupational Injury in Bon Air, Brandermill, Chester, Enon, Ettrick, Matoaca, Meadowbrook, Midlothian, Mosely, Robious, Rockwood, or Woodlake.
If you suffered a work-related injury or developed an occupational disease in Chesterfield County, call us at (804) 251-1620, complete this form, or stop by our office. You can find us on Midlothian Turnpike, between Courthouse Road and Johnston-Willis Hospital.
In 2024 alone, our Chesterfield County workers compensation lawyers helped injured employees obtain more than ten million dollars in work injury settlements, medical benefits, and wage loss payments. And we are ready to help you recover what you deserve after an injury on the job.
Keep reading for more information about workers comp claims in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Then schedule a time to talk to us to see how we can maximize your case’s value.
Whether you are dealing with an injury at a local job site, at one of Chesterfield’s major employers, or in any other workplace, we are committed to guiding you through every step of the legal process.
Understanding Workers Compensation in Chesterfield County
Most Chesterfield County employers must provide workers compensation insurance coverage for employees who get hurt at work or become ill due to exposure to chemicals, materials, or stress contributing to heart disease or hypertension (if you are a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician).
The types of workers comp benefits you may receive range from lifetime medical benefits (including paying for hospitalizations, surgeries, prescription medication, physical therapy, and home or vehicle modifications) to wage loss payments if you miss time from work (temporary total disability) or earn less due to the work-related injury (temporary partial disability) to permanent partial disability benefits for permanent impairment and loss of use of the body part. In addition, you can negotiate a payout from the employer to settle (close) your workers comp claim.
Despite workers compensation’s humanitarian purpose of caring for injured employees and helping them heal, many Chesterfield workers comp claims require litigation. Employers and insurers and the claim administrators they hire (companies like Sedgwick, Gallagher Bassett, ESIS, and more) regularly delay payments, deny claims, and defend by arguing the Workers Compensation Act does not cover your incident or you have not met your burden of proof.
That’s where our Chesterfield County workers compensation lawyers come in. We advocate for you, ensuring you get every benefit owed or a reasonable lump sum settlement.
Common Workplace Injuries in Chesterfield County
Many industries call Chesterfield County home, including construction, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing companies.
Each industry has unique risks and hazards for workers like you.
Some of the most common workplace injuries that our clients suffer include the following:
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- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Whether at a local business or industrial site, falls are a leading cause of work-related injuries for every occupation. Chesterfield County is no exception.
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- Construction Accidents: Chesterfield County has a booming construction industry. A quick ride down Midlothian Turnpike, Hull Street, or Iron Bridge Road shows several apartment, housing, and retail projects under construction). Employees in construction face significant risks from heavy machinery like cranes, falling objects, lifting heavy material or debris, and falls from ladders, roofs, or scaffolds.
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- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Several busy roads cut through Chesterfield County. For example, I-95, I-295, State Route 288, Courthouse Road, and Powhite Parkway run here. Employees who drive as part of their job, particularly on busy highways like these or as delivery drivers for Amazon service providers, UPS, FedEx, or DHL, are often involved in collisions, leading to severe injuries.
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- Exposure to Hazardous Materials: Toxic chemicals and heat that can cause third-degree burns are common risks for many workers in Chesterfield County. Repeated exposure to chemical hazards or other dangerous substances can cause long-term health problems.
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- Warehouse Injuries: Amazon has a significant presence in Chesterfield County. Common injuries in these fulfillment centers and those of other employers include forklift accidents and torn rotator cuffs or lower back trouble from lifting heavy objects.
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- Lifting Injuries: Injuries related to lifting heavy objects are common in warehouses, factories, and many other industries.
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- Healthcare Worker Injuries: Many Chesterfield residents work in healthcare, including at local hospitals such as St. Francis Medical Center or Johnston-Willis Hospital. This setting exposes nurses and medical assistants to occupational violence from volatile patients and other hazards. We have helped many nurses who suffered head injuries and post-concussion syndrome when attacked by a patient recover workers compensation benefits.
If you’ve suffered any of these injuries or any other type of workplace accident in Chesterfield, we recommend contacting a workers compensation lawyer immediately to discuss your options.
Local Employers in Chesterfield County
Businesses large and small have locations in Chesterfield County.
The bigger your employer’s workforce, the more likely it is to have safety professionals and workers comp adjusters who know how to protect the company. And sometimes protecting the company means damaging your Chesterfield workers comp claim.
Some major employers in Chesterfield County include:
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- Amazon: With large fulfillment centers nearby, Amazon employs many Chesterfield residents. But the working conditions at these warehouses pose safety risks for employers. We have successfully resolved many Amazon workers compensation claims for employees. A local Chesterfield law firm, Kalbaugh, Pfund, and Messersmith (KPM), defends many Amazon claims.
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- HCA Virginia Health System: HCA operates many hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, outpatient centers, urgent care centers, and diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, etc.) centers near and in Chesterfield. We have helped many nurses injured at these medical provider locations. PennStuart, a law firm based in Abingdon, VA, but with offices nearby, defends many HCA workers compensation claims.
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- Chesterfield County Public Schools: Teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, custodians, and maintenance workers employed by the county’s school system face various workplace hazards. If you work for the school system and have suffered an injury, we can help with your case. David W. Robinson, a Senior Deputy County Attorney, has handled recent claims for this employer.
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- DuPont: A materials producer, DuPont de Nemours Inc. employs over 1,500 people at its DuPont Spruance factory in Chesterfield County. This plant produces Kevlar, Nomex, and Tyvek. DuPont employees are at risk of exposure to hazardous materials, heavy machinery incidents, and workplace hazards found at other job sites.
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- Bon Secours Richmond Health System: Bon Secours operates St. Francis Medical Center, Chester Emergency Center, and other locations throughout Chesterfield County. An attorney with McCandlish Holton defends many Bon Secours workers comp claims in Virginia.
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- Abilene Motor Express: You may have seen this company’s sponsorship banner at a Flying Squirrels game at the Diamond in Richmond. Our firm has handled claims against this trucking company. Setliff Law defended them.
If you work for one of these businesses or a smaller company with a presence in Chesterfield County, contact us to see how we can help with a workers compensation claim if you suffer a job-related injury.
Healthcare Providers in Chesterfield County
Receiving prompt and proper medical care is crucial to your physical and emotional recovery and obtaining benefits under the Workers Compensation Act.
Several healthcare providers in or near Chesterfield County treat work-related injuries. Some local medical facilities and providers we are familiar with include:
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- Chippenham Hospital
- Johnston-Willis Hospital
- OrthoVirginia
- Chippenham Orthopedics
- Virginia Center for Spine and Sports Therapy
- Neurosurgical Associates
- Concentra
- Patient First
We recommend contacting a Chesterfield work injury attorney before selecting a workers comp doctor from the panel offered by your employer and insurer. You need a physician with the technical skills to help you heal and who will provide evidence on causation, light-duty restrictions, and permanent impairment during your claim. Not all doctors will. Read my article on why doctors hate workers compensation to find out why.
Facts About Workers Compensation in Chesterfield County
Each year, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission publishes an annual report. Its 2023 report is the most recent one available.
The Commission received notice of 4,713 work-related injuries in Chesterfield that year. This means Chesterfield County had almost 1,000 more occupational injuries reported than the City of Richmond.
If the employer or insurer disputes your right to benefits, one of the deputy commissioners in the Commission’s Richmond headquarters will hear and decide your Chesterfield workers compensation claim.
Why Choose Us?
Understanding workers compensation rules is challenging. However, securing fair compensation for your work-related injury or illness requires it.
Our firm has handled and successfully resolved thousands of workers compensation claims in Virginia and received recognition as one of the best work injury law firms for injured employees. We win wages and medical coverage for injured workers and have negotiated multiple seven-figure settlements.
How We Can Help With Your Claim
Workers comp claims have many variables. You must think and plan several steps ahead of the insurer to minimize the risk of losing benefits.
Some of the ways our Chesterfield County workers compensation attorneys help include the following:
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- Filing Your Claim: We will ensure you file a claim for benefits with supporting documentation. Starting strong gives you leverage during pretrial discovery and the hearing. We make sure all paperwork is filed correctly and on time.
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- Disputed Claims: We regularly try cases at workers compensation hearings when disputes arise. And we can protect your rights on appeal to appellate courts.
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- Medical Expenses: Winning at trial is often the start, not the finish of your case. If the insurer refuses to cover prescribed medical treatment, we will help you fight for coverage.
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- Lost Wages: We will make sure you receive the maximum compensation available.
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- Permanent Disability: Many orthopedic and spinal injuries result in loss of use of a body part. If this happens to you, we will help you obtain a permanent impairment evaluation so you can recover permanent partial disability benefits.
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- Third-Party Liability Claims: If someone outside your company, such as a product manufacturer or a negligent driver, causes your injury, you may have a third-party lawsuit against that person. We can bring a civil action on your behalf, which may put more money in your pocket because you can recover for pain and suffering.
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- Social Security Disability: Catastrophic work injuries often force early retirement. If you can no longer perform your pre-injury job, we will evaluate your situation to see if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Click here to see how much SSDI benefits pay.
Contact Our Chesterfield County Workers Compensation Lawyers Today
You deserve compensation to maintain your quality of life and medical treatment to help you heal.
Do not wait to see if the insurer does the right thing.
Call a top-rated workers compensation lawyer in Chesterfield now: 804.251.1620.
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