Click here to search the opinions of the VWC. The following resources are also currently available on the Web:
Code of Virginia, Title 65.2, Workers' Compensation. The entire Code of Virginia at the Virginia General Assembly page includes a Search mechanism, or go to "Links" at Virginia's Judicial System page.
Administrative Rules, including the Rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. The entire Administrative Rules also have a Search mechanism, or go to "Links" at Virginia's Judicial System page.
Opinions of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Published and Unpublished Opinions of the Virginia Court of Appeals for the last 18 months. Search these opinions at Virginia's Judicial System page for workers' compensation issues.
The VWC has a number of materials outlining procedures for injured workers and providing information to employers and insurers. There are also a number of other sources which provide more in depth presentations of workers’ compensation issues:
A Brief Guide to Workers’ Compensation for Employees, available from the VWC on request. Click here for the VWC's Guide for Employees.
Information for Employers, available from the VWC on request. Click here for the VWC's Guide for Employers.
Workers’ Compensation Notice, available from the VWC on request---Employers must post this notice in a conspicuous place in their business. Click here for a copy. An unofficial Spanish translation of this Notice is also available. You must have a copy of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print these forms.
Employer's First Report of Accident form, available from the VWC on request---This form is required of employers unless the case qualifies for use of the Report of Minor Injuries form. Click here for a copy. You must have a copy of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print this form.
Compensation Calculation Software, Benefit calculation software is available (DOS Version) from Doug Singlemann, Data Processing Dept., VWC, 1000 DMV Drive, Richmond, VA 23220-2036. A WIN 95/NT 4.0 version is available--send a blank formatted diskette and a return self-addressed envelope with $1.01 postage and specify DOS or WIN 95/98/ or NT Version.
Click here to search the opinions of the VWC. Full Commission review opinions on diskette (not searchable) available yearly, cost $30.00---write Lynn Fleet at VWC. See Publication Order Form. You must have a copy of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print the order form.
Opinions of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, Vol. 77, cost $30.00. See Publication Order Form. You must have a copy of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print the order form.
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act Annotated, updated yearly with case notes from VWC and the courts. $24.00 at VWC or $27.00 by mail. Make check payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and contact Dawn Brightwell at VWC. Also see the Publication Order Form. You must have a copy of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer in order to view and print the order form.
VWC Educational Seminars outlining VWC procedures. Contact VWC for schedules.
Workers’ Compensation for the Employer’s Attorney and Claimant’s Attorney, Committee on Continuing Legal Education, Virginia Law Foundation.
Various books including Workers' Compensation Case Finder by Peter Sweeney and Virginia Workers' Compensation, Law and Practice by Lawrence Pascal, are available in many local libraries.
The CIWC is a group dealing with issues of concern to injured workers in Virginia. You may e-mail the CIWC or write them at P.O. Box 546, Collinsville, Va. 24078. Phone: (540) 632-0013.
The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 707 E. Main Street, Suite 1510, Richmond, Va. 23219-2620, (804) 343-1143, maintains a Committee on Workers' Compensation dealing with legal and legislative issues in the field of workers' compensation. E-mail the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
The Virginia Manufacturers Association, Inc., 707 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va. 23219, (804) 643-7489.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 9 South Fifth Street, Richmond, Va. 23219, (804) 644-1607, FAX (804) 783-6112, maintains a Coalition on Workers' Compensation dealing with workers' compensation issues of concern to Virginia businesses. E-mail the Chamber of Commerce.
The Virginia State Bar, 707 E. Main Street, Suite 1500, Richmond, Va. 23219-2803, (804) 775-0500, FAX (804) 775-0501, maintains a lawyer referral service for those seeking legal advice or representation. (804) 775-0808, or toll free (800) 552-7977.
