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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates may go down in Virginia
Posted on 8/31/2010
Culpeper drivers: “Safety and Patience” needed now that school is back
Posted on 8/29/2010
A new alternative to nursing homes for Virginia’s elderly?
Posted on 8/26/2010
Arrest for Culpeper County man suspected of drunk driving
Posted on 8/26/2010
MD man leads Culpeper police on high-speed Rt. 3 chase, crashes car
Posted on 8/25/2010
Elderly Virginians are the target of financial scammers
Posted on 7/31/2010
Fauquier County reckless driving wreck lands four in hospital
Posted on 7/29/2010
Uninsured motorist fails to heed traffic signal, causes Culpeper wreck
Posted on 7/29/2010
Student faces new charge in highway worker DUI hit-and-run
Posted on 7/28/2010
Will the I-66 speed limit be raised?
Posted on 7/27/2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

Construction Accidents & Injuries

Q: I was struck by a bulldozer while working on a construction site and seriously injured my leg. Who is liable?

A: While there are rare exceptions, your employer is generally immune from legal action if an injuring accident occurs while you are working on a construction site. Your employer’s liability is protected by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, which limits your compensation to the payment of medical bills and weekly payments, set by the VWCC and based on the extent of your injury.

When multiple contractors are working on a construction site, injuries often occur as a result of another company or contractor's carelessness or wrong doing. Also, dangerous defects in tools being used in construction may be the source of your injury. When either of these circumstances is the case, an experienced attorney can investigate who else may be to blame for your injury, and help you obtain a more substantial settlement for your injury than you’d ever receive through workers compensation.