Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia
work injury
if i agrivated an old injury at work, am i elligible for workmans compansation
Asked on 11/04/08, 11:35 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cary Moseley
Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC
Re: work injury
Yes, many aggravations of pre-existing injuries are compensable.
Answered on 11/04/08, 1:00 pm
Michele Lewane
Injured Workers' Law Firm
Re: work injury
Yes,if your new work accident was a sudden immediate accident. If your job aggravated an old injury because of repetition(lots of lifting or bending for example), then no.
Answered on 11/04/08, 2:25 pm