Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia

Does the state of Virginia have Workers Comp unfair claims practice protection for the injured person ?


Asked on 3/16/11, 5:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter M. Sweeny, Esq. Author:Virginia Workers' Compensation Case Finder

It is not clear what you mean by an unfair claims practice. Virginia does permit the assessment of attorneys fees and costs where there has been an unreasonable defense to a claim, but such assessments are rare. If you could be more specific, perhaps I could answer the question more precisely.

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Answered on 3/16/11, 8:12 pm


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