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Top Workers' Comp Lawyers in Richmond

Injured at work in Richmond? Virginia handles work injuries through the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, which is headquartered right here in Richmond. It is a no-fault system, so you do not prove your employer was careless, but Virginia has strict deadlines: you generally have two years from the accident to file a claim under Virginia Code 65.2-601, and missing it can bar your case. Below: vetted Richmond firms that handle work-injury claims.

No-fault
Virginia work-injury system
2 years
§65.2-601 filing deadline
VWC
Commission based in Richmond
Free
Most consultations

Updated June 10, 2026

When you need a Richmond workers' comp lawyer

Some minor Virginia work injuries resolve without a lawyer. Talk to a Richmond workers' comp attorney if any of this is happening:

  • Your claim was denied, or your benefits were started and then stopped.
  • The insurer is refusing or delaying surgery or treatment you need.
  • You were told to pick from a panel of doctors and are unsure of your rights.
  • Your wage-loss checks are late, short, or based on the wrong average weekly wage.
  • Your employer is disputing whether the injury happened at work.
  • You have a permanent injury and need to understand what your claim is worth.

Virginia's deadlines are unforgiving, and the Commission requires you to file a written claim, not just report the injury. A Richmond lawyer who appears before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission knows how to protect your filing date, line up the medical evidence, and push back when the insurer denies care.

What a workers' comp lawyer costs in Richmond

Virginia workers' comp attorney fees are contingency-based and must be approved by the Commission, so you pay nothing up front:

~15–20%
Of the award, Commission-approved
$0
Up front
Contingency
Paid only if you recover
Free
Initial consultation

Fees in Virginia work-injury cases are a percentage the Workers' Compensation Commission must approve, taken from what you recover, not billed hourly. Consultations are free. See our workers' compensation guide and how much a workers' comp lawyer costs.

How long a Richmond workers' comp case takes

  • Report the injury: tell your employer in writing as soon as possible, within 30 days.
  • File the claim: a written claim must reach the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission within 2 years of the accident.
  • Hearing: if the claim is contested, a deputy commissioner hears it, often several months after filing.
  • Review & appeal: a full Commission review and any court appeal can add many more months.

Virginia cases move with the dispute. The hard rule is the two-year filing deadline; report the injury promptly and file your written claim with the Commission well before it runs to keep every benefit on the table.

Richmond firms that handle workers' comp

1

Marks & Harrison

RichmondEstablished firmWorkers' comp, injury

A long-standing Richmond firm with a substantial workers' compensation and injury practice across central Virginia.

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2

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen

RichmondLarge firmInjury, workers' comp

One of Virginia's best-known injury firms, founded in Richmond, handling work-injury claims alongside personal injury.

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3

Geoff McDonald & Associates

RichmondEstablished firmWorkers' comp, injury

A Richmond practice frequently chosen for workers' compensation and injury claims throughout the region.

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Commonwealth Law Group

RichmondSmall firmWorkers' comp, injury

A Richmond injury and workers' compensation firm representing injured workers in contested benefit disputes.

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5

Injured Workers Law Firm, PLC

RichmondBoutiqueWorkers' compensation only

Concentrates on Virginia workers' compensation, focusing on denied and disputed work-injury claims.

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Reinhardt, Harper, Davis, PLC

RichmondBoutiqueWorkers' comp, Social Security

A Richmond firm handling workers' compensation and Social Security disability, a fit when a work injury also affects long-term ability to work.

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Workers' Comp in Richmond — FAQ

How much does a workers' comp lawyer cost in Richmond?
Nothing up front. Virginia attorney fees in work-injury cases are contingency-based and must be approved by the Workers' Compensation Commission, paid from what you recover. Consultations are free.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in Virginia?
Generally two years from the date of the accident under Virginia Code 65.2-601, and you must file a written claim with the Commission, not just tell your employer. Missing the deadline can permanently bar your claim.
Can I pick my own doctor in a Virginia workers' comp case?
Usually you choose from a panel of physicians offered by your employer or its insurer. If no valid panel is offered, your options may widen. A lawyer can check whether the panel was proper and fight denied treatment.
Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim in Virginia?
Virginia law prohibits firing you in retaliation for filing a legitimate workers' comp claim. If that happens, you may have a separate claim. Keep records and talk to a lawyer quickly.
Where is the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission?
It is headquartered in Richmond and handles claims statewide, holding hearings before deputy commissioners. Richmond-area cases are heard locally, and decisions can be reviewed by the full Commission and then the courts.

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