Case File The West Virgina top court upheld an Office of Judges' decision that found in a worker's favor on the basis that the employer didn't connect the dots between an alleged preexisting condition and […]

Huntington, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- To establish compensability in West Virginia and other states, a worker must first establish that he developed a condition as a result of work. And as Gwinn v. Lewis Chevrolet Company, […]

Moundsville, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee may not obtain workers’ compensation benefits for an injury unless he can show it occurred in the course of employment. A case involving a Walmart worker addresses a situation […]

Ravenswood, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In West Virginia, a workers’ compensation claimant generally must show that his physical injury arose from something about his job that increased the risk of harm. But how significant does the […]

Please Note: for Claims assistance or questions about coverage and exemptions You will need to call one of the numbers listed below. Also be aware that the Workers' Compensation Assistance Offices in different states may […]

Wheeling, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In West Virginia, there is a presumption that a worker’s injury was caused by intoxication if his blood is promptly tested, and his blood alcohol content exceeds a certain limit.  But […]

Wheeling, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- To determine whether a worker who is injured while engaged in an activity that is neither distinctly personal nor distinctly employment-related in character, many courts apply the “increased-risk” test. The West […]

Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you're looking for a quick primer on what the fundamentals of workers' compensation law in West Virginia and how courts apply legal analysis, the following chart provides a reference guide. […]