Williamsburg Workers Compensation Attorney

 

Helping Injured Employees in James City County, York County, and the Historic Triangle

 

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Your workers compensation hearing will be held at the Williamsburg-James City County General District Court on Monticello Avenue or the James City County Library on Croaker Road. Deputy Commissioner Andrea White Lee presides over most Peninsula cases and expects the parties to come into her courtroom prepared.

 

I’ve helped injured workers from Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Anheuser-Busch, the Walmart Distribution Center, and other local employers recover millions. Find out if your claim is being underpaid: 757-810-5614.

 

Geographic Scope Notice: This page focuses on work injuries that occurred in Williamsburg, James City County, and York County. If your work injury happened elsewhere – such as  Newport News or Virginia Beach –  hearings are held at different locations with different judges, and the strategy can change.

Why Injured Workers in Williamsburg Call Me

 

The Historic Triangle attracts millions of visitors each year. Behind the scenes, thousands of workers keep these attractions running – and many get hurt doing it. Amusement and theme park employees suffer back injuries. Brewery workers at Anheuser-Busch get hurt handling heavy equipment. Warehouse workers at the Walmart Distribution Center face relentless physical demands.

 

My connection to Williamsburg isn’t just professional. I attended the College of William & Mary, and while there, I coached for a local swim club that practiced at the James City County Recreation Center and Eastern State Hospital pools. I’ve lived here (on campus and just off Jamestown Rd.), worked here, and spent countless hours alongside the families who make this community run. That local perspective matters when you’re navigating a workers compensation claim that will be decided here – not in an abstract system, but before real people in real courtrooms.

If you’re searching for a workers compensation lawyer because the insurance adjuster denied your claim or your employer is pressuring you to return to work, I understand. My firm has recovered more than $100 million for injured workers across Virginia.

 

I started my career on the defense side, representing insurance companies. I know their tactics and how they view claims – and now I use that knowledge to help injured employees fight back. Read more about how Virginia workers compensation works, then call me to discuss your case.

 

Williamsburg Case Result: $200K+ Settlement for Nurse

 

A nurse at a Williamsburg-area healthcare facility injured her neck and shoulders repositioning a patient. The insurer fought the claim from the beginning – delaying MRI authorization, disputing the need for surgery, refusing to pay wage loss benefits, and pressuring her to return to work with restrictions her employer couldn’t accommodate.

 

We won at hearing. The deputy commissioner awarded ongoing wage loss benefits and additional medical treatment. I then negotiated a lump sum settlement of more than $200,000 – on top of benefits already received.

 

If you’re an injured healthcare worker in Williamsburg, James City County, or York County facing a denied claim or lowball offer, call me: 757-810-5614.

 

Workers Compensation Claims Against Williamsburg Employers

 

I’ve handled claims against employers in every major Williamsburg industry. Here are examples of employers I can take on:

 

Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg Brewery (Major James City County Employer)

 

Brewery work is physically demanding and dangerous. I’ve represented Anheuser-Busch employees – including union members – who suffered crushing injuries from machinery, back injuries from lifting kegs and equipment, repetitive stress injuries from packaging lines, and chemical exposure from the brewing process. If you were hurt working at the brewery on Pocahontas Trail, I understand how your job duties and union benefits intersect with Virginia workers compensation law. Call to discuss your case.

 

Tourism, Hospitality, and Entertainment

 

    • Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Interpreters, tradespeople, food service, maintenance, couriers/delivery drivers
    • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (Busch Gardens, Water Country USA) – Ride operators, lifeguards, maintenance crews
    • Kingsmill Resort, Diamond Resorts, Great Wolf Lodge – Housekeeping, groundskeeping, banquet staff

 

Manufacturing and Production

 

    • Ball Metal Beverage Container Group – Amputations, hearing loss, and repetitive stress injuries are common in the manufacturing sector
    • Owens-Illinois, Printpack Inc., Service Metal Fabricators – Employees at these types of facilities face an increased risk of industrial accidents, lacerations, and burns

 

Distribution and Warehouse

 

    • Walmart Import Distribution Center – Back injuries, herniated discs, shoulder problems
    • Avid Medical / Owens & Minor, Smithfield Specialty Foods – Heavy lifting, cold storage injuries are common in these types of positions.

 

Healthcare and Public Sector

 

    • College of William & Mary, Williamsburg-James City County Schools – Facilities, dining, transportation injuries. I have handled a traumatic brain injury case involving an employee affiliated with the College of William and Mary.
    • James City County Government, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation – Public works, parks, historic site hazards

 

Construction Along Route 199, I-64, and Expansion Projects

 

The Williamsburg area has seen steady construction activity – road widening projects along Route 199 and I-64, commercial development near the Premium Outlets, and ongoing expansion at Busch Gardens and area resorts. Construction workers on these projects face serious hazards: falls from scaffolding, struck-by accidents, trench collapses, and injuries from heavy equipment. If you were hurt on a construction site in James City County or York County, you may have both a workers compensation claim against your employer and a third-party claim against another contractor or property owner. I handle both and can help you maximize your total recovery.

 

Regardless of where you work, I can help you pursue the benefits you deserve.

 

Where Williamsburg Workers Compensation Hearings Are Held

 

If your claim is disputed, you’ll appear before a deputy commissioner of the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission:

 

Williamsburg-James City County General District Court

 

5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 2, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Primary hearing location. Near Route 199 and I-64.

 

James City County Library (McGaw Conference Room)

 

7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Alternate location serving northern James City County.

 

Who Presides Over Your Case?

 

Deputy Commissioner Andrea White Lee handles most Williamsburg and James City County hearings. She’s based in Richmond but travels to the Peninsula regularly. Depending on scheduling, your case may also be assigned to Deputy Commissioners Lynne Ferris, Terry Jenkins, or Lee Wilder from Virginia Beach..

 

I’ve appeared before every deputy commissioner in Virginia. For official hearing information, visit the VWC Williamsburg hearing page.

 

Newport News Work Injuries Are Heard in Hampton, not in Williamsburg

 

If you were injured at work in Newport News – not Williamsburg or James City County – your hearing will be held at a different location. Newport News work injuries are heard in Hampton – not Williamsburg. If you were injured in Newport News, your hearing is typically held at the Hampton City Council Chambers (22 Lincoln Street, Hampton). See my Newport News workers compensation lawyer page for details.

 

Talk to a Lawyer Before Your Hearing Is Scheduled

 

Once the Commission dockets your case, the clock starts ticking. I can help you prepare your evidence, subpoena witnesses, and develop a strategy tailored to the deputy commissioner assigned to your case.

 

Get help now: 757-810-5614 | Request a Free Consultation

 

Common Workplace Injuries in Williamsburg

 

The injuries I see from Historic Triangle employers reflect the region’s diverse economy:

 

 

For a complete overview, see my guide to common workplace injuries.

 

Benefits Available After a Williamsburg Work Injury

 

Virginia law entitles you to several types of benefits. The insurance company won’t explain them—so here’s the overview:

 

    • Wage Loss Benefits – Two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you’re unable to work

 

Read the full guide to workers compensation benefits to understand what you’re owed.

 

Insurance Companies in Williamsburg Claims

 

Many Williamsburg employers use large insurers and third-party administrators (TPAs) to minimize payouts. I deal with these regularly:

 

 

Large employers like Anheuser-Busch, SeaWorld, Sentara, or Riverside may be self-insured. Regardless of who’s handling your claim, I know their tactics.

 

Talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement: 757-810-5614

 

When to Call a Williamsburg Workers Compensation Lawyer

 

Not every work injury requires an attorney. But call me immediately if:

 

    • The insurance company denied or is delaying your claim
    • Your employer is pressuring you to return before you’re ready
    • The adjuster wants a recorded statement
    • You’re being offered a settlement and don’t know if it’s fair
    • A third party (not your employer) may have caused your injury

 

Learn more about when to hire a workers compensation lawyer.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do I have to travel to Richmond for my workers comp hearing?

No. Williamsburg hearings are held locally at the General District Court (5201 Monticello Ave) or James City County Library (7770 Croaker Rd).

 

How long do I have to file a workers compensation claim?

Generally two years from the date of injury. Exceptions may apply – contact a lawyer promptly.

 

Can I choose my own doctor?

Your employer must provide a panel of at least three physicians. If they don’t, you can choose your own doctor.

 

How much does a workers comp lawyer cost?

Nothing upfront. I work on contingency – my fee (capped by Virginia law at 20% or less) comes from your recovery. If I don’t win, you don’t pay.

 

Can I get workers comp and Social Security disability together?

Yes, with possible offsets. I handle both and can help you coordinate your claims. Read more about Social Security disability law.

 

About Corey Pollard

 

I’m a Virginia workers compensation attorney with 15+ years of experience. I’ve recovered more than $100 million for injured workers, including clients throughout the Historic Triangle.

 

    • Defense Background: I started representing insurers – now I use that knowledge against them
    • Recognition: Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Million-Dollar Settlements Published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly

 

When you hire me, you get me – not just a paralegal. I answer your calls, attend your hearings, and fight for you at every stage.

 

Get Help with Your Williamsburg Work Injury

 

If you’ve been injured on the job in Williamsburg, James City County, or York County, I want to help.

 

Find out if your claim is being underpaid:
757-810-5614 (Hampton Roads) | 804-251-1620 (Richmond)

 

Request a free consultation online. I offer phone, video, and in-person meetings.