By Anthony I. Shin, Esq. | Personal Injury Attorney Fairfax, VA | Shin Law Office
Getting hurt on the job can flip your life upside down.
You’re in pain, out of work, and unsure if your paycheck—or your future—is protected.
At Shin Law Office, I’ve worked with countless clients across Fairfax, VA, who were misled or shortchanged after workplace injuries.
If that’s you, I want you to know this:
You have more rights than you think.
Workers’ Comp Isn’t the Whole Story
Most injured workers in Fairfax are told they’re limited to workers’ compensation.
Yes, Virginia law requires most employers to carry it, but what they won’t tell you is that workers’ comp often doesn’t fully cover:
- Your lost income
- Your pain and suffering
- Future medical care
- Permanent disability
- Emotional trauma
In many cases, you may have the right to pursue a third-party personal injury claim, and that’s where I come in.
When Can You Sue Beyond Workers’ Comp?
Here are some examples where a standard comp claim just isn’t enough:
- A defective machine or tool caused your injury
- A contractor or subcontractor created a dangerous condition
- A negligent driver hit you while you were working off-site
- A property owner failed to maintain a safe job site
If someone other than your employer is responsible, you may be entitled to significantly more compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
What Can You Recover?
At Shin Law Office, I don’t stop at basic medical bills.
I fight to help injured Fairfax workers recover:
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Full medical costs (including surgery, rehab, therapy)
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Lost income and future earning capacity
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Pain and suffering
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Loss of mobility or disfigurement
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Vocational retraining
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Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
You gave your employer your time and effort.
When unsafe conditions break that trust, you deserve more than a weak payout.
What If Your Employer Is Trying to Avoid Responsibility?
You’d be shocked how many injured workers come to me after being ignored, dismissed, or pressured not to file a claim. If your employer:
- Denied your claim
- Tried to force you back to work too soon
- Refused to file a workers’ comp report
- Threatened your job security
Call me immediately.
These are not only unethical—they’re often illegal.
How Long Do You Have to Act?
Virginia law gives you only two years to file a personal injury claim.
For workers’ comp, the deadline is generally 30 days to notify your employer and two years to file your claim.
Do not wait. Evidence disappears. Memories fade.
The longer you delay, the harder your case becomes.
Let’s Talk
If you were injured on the job in Fairfax, let’s have a conversation. No pressure. No upfront costs. Just answers.
At Shin Law Office, we treat every case like it matters—because it does.
Whether your injury happened at a construction site, restaurant, office, or job site, I’ll review your situation and explain your full legal options.
⚖️ Injured workers in Fairfax deserve more than silence—they deserve justice.
📞 Call now or schedule your consultation.
You’ve worked hard. Let us work just as hard to protect you.
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
Call 571-445-6565 or book a consultation online today.
