The initial consultation with injured claimant is free. This consultation usually begins with a telephone interview to discuss the nature and extent of the various issues to include whether or not it is necessary for a [person to person] interview. The first meeting involves a review of various documents, medical reports and correspondence from the insurance companies. At this meeting there is a discussion of the claimant's rights and remedies, plus attorney's fees and costs. Most cases are undertaken on a contingency fee basis an the attorney's fee must be approved by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.

On occasion a workers' compensation claim may also involve a personal injury claim for the same accident. This situation usually involves an automobile accident that occurred during the course of the workers' employment. Our office works with other lawyers on some of these claims where we will protect the workers' compesnation claim for the worker in conjunction with the other lawyer who will represent the client in the perosnal injury claim. We also will represent the injured worker concerning both the workers' compensation and personal injury claims. If more than one law firm is involved in these types of claims there is no additional cost to the claimant. Again, the initial consultation is free. Consultations with lawyers are welcomed.