Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia

Yes. You must prove that your accident arose out of and occurred in the course of your employment. The first part of this test is met when you tripped on carpet in the building. The second part of the test is met when your accident occurred during your normal work hours. You do not have to be actually engaged in your normal work activity when you fall. You just have to show that there was something about the workplace (the carpet) which caused your accident during working hours. If your claim is being denied, you should immediately seek an experienced and knowledgeable Virginia attorney to represent you.