A Virginia workers comp lawyer can fight for a weekly check worth 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. From July 1, 2026, the most it can pay is $1,507.01 a week. Tell your employer within 30 days, then call us for a free case review.
What Virginia workers comp pays each week
Your check is 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. That is two thirds of what you earned before the injury.
The cap is $1,507.01 a week from July 1, 2026. No one gets more than that, no matter how high the wage.
The first 7 days are unpaid. If you are out more than three weeks, you get paid for those first days too.
All wage checks together stop at 500 weeks at most. The attorney reads your wage records and checks the math on your rate.
| Rule | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Weekly check | 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage |
| Weekly cap from July 1, 2026 | $1,507.01 |
| Waiting period | first 7 days unpaid unless you are out more than three weeks |
| All wage checks combined | 500 weeks at most |
Deadlines under Virginia workers comp laws
Tell your employer about the injury right away, and no later than 30 days from the date it happened. Put it in writing and keep a copy.
The claim itself is a separate step. Your Claim Form must reach the Commission within two years of the accident.
A report from your employer does not count as your claim. The attorney files the Claim Form for you. The counter below turns these deadlines into real dates.
| Deadline | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| File your Claim Form with the Commission | within two years |
| Appeal a Full Commission opinion to court | 30 days |
Claim denied or checks stopped in Virginia
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. A Virginia workers comp attorney looks at the denial and gets on it right away.
Save the denial letter and every pay stub. Write down the date your last check came.
Do not sign anything the insurer sends until the attorney reads it. If your checks stopped, read what to do when payments stop. A denial has its own steps on our denied claim page.
How a Virginia appeal works
If the Full Commission rules against you, the next step is court. Any party has 30 days from the date of the opinion to appeal.
That window is short, and it does not stretch. The attorney files the appeal and builds the record behind it.
How a workers comp lawyer in Virginia gets paid
In Virginia, the Commission sets the lawyer's fee based on time and results. It is not a fixed percentage.
You pay nothing up front. There is no fee unless you win, and the fee comes only out of money recovered.
State law caps what the attorney can take. More detail is on what a workers comp lawyer costs.
Questions injured workers ask
How much does workers comp pay in Virginia?
It pays 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. From July 1, 2026, the most is $1,507.01 a week. Call us for a free review of your rate.
How long do I have to report a work injury in Virginia?
Tell your employer within 30 days of the injury. The claim with the Commission must be filed within two years of the accident.
Are the first days off work paid in Virginia?
The first 7 days are unpaid. If you are out more than three weeks, you get paid from the first day.
What should I do if my Virginia claim is denied?
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. A Virginia workers comp attorney reads the denial and gets on it right away.
How much does a Virginia workers comp lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. The Commission sets the fee based on time and results, and there is no fee unless you win.
How long can Virginia wage checks last?
All wage checks combined stop at 500 weeks at most. The attorney can tell you where your claim stands.
Reviewed 9/4/2026