Protecting Fairfax County's Injured Workers

Fairfax County Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

A work injury can leave you waiting for treatment while the bills keep coming. The Law Offices of Charles W. O’Donnell, P.C. helps injured workers in Fairfax County pursue medical care and wage benefits, challenge denials, and understand their options before signing a settlement.

Understanding Your Work. Protecting Your Rights.

Experienced Representation for Fairfax County’s Injured Workers

Charles W. O’Donnell has more than 30 years of experience. Our practice represents injured workers in Virginia workers’ compensation matters, never employers or insurance companies.

English and Spanish assistance available.

Help for the work you actually do

Your job may involve more than the title on your pay stub. We want to understand what you lift, how you use your hands, where you work, and what changed after the accident.

Construction and skilled trades

We help workers on commercial jobs and residential projects, including general contractors’ employees, subcontractor crews, brick and stone masons, concrete workers, electricians, roofers, carpenters, plumbers and HVAC technicians. A ladder fall, electrical injury, falling material or tool accident can affect your health and interrupt your income.

Package delivery and material handling

Delivery drivers, parcel handlers and loading crews may be hurt during a specific lift, while unloading a truck, in a loading-dock fall or in a work-related vehicle collision. Tell us who assigned the route or job, where the accident occurred, and who paid you.

Private healthcare and home health

Nurses, aides, patient transport workers and home-health employees often need to lift, transfer or support patients. If you were hurt during a particular transfer or other work incident, describe that event and your symptoms to your medical provider.

Landscaping and outdoor work

Landscape crews, grounds workers and tree-care employees handle equipment, materials and changing outdoor conditions. Falls, machinery accidents, falling limbs and contact with electrical lines are examples of incidents that may require a workers’ compensation claim review.

Stores, restaurants, hotels and cleaning crews

Workers serving customers in Tysons, Springfield and throughout Fairfax County also stock merchandise, move supplies and clean buildings. An injury from a specific lifting incident, fall or equipment accident may affect duties that cannot be done from a chair.

Automotive repair and body shops

Mechanics and body-shop employees need strength, grip and range of motion. A hand, wrist, shoulder or back injury may limit which repair jobs you can perform, even when you have returned for a full shift.

Nurse helping the elderly in private home care

Landscaper working in yard in Fairfax County

Back at work but earning less

Working the same hours does not always mean earning the same wages. Restrictions may prevent a technician from taking higher-paying repair work or limit a salesperson’s duties and commissions.

We review your medical restrictions, assigned duties and earnings before and after the injury. Temporary partial disability benefits may be available when a compensable injury reduces your earning capacity; returning to work does not by itself resolve that question.

What do you need help with?

Filing and protecting my claim

We review what has been filed with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and which injuries and benefits are being claimed. An employer’s accident report or an insurance payment is not a substitute for checking that your own claim is properly protected.

Medical treatment delayed or denied

We help address disputes over prescribed treatment, testing, therapy and specialist care. Keep the treatment recommendation and any written denial so we can review the reason for the delay.

My Checks Have Stopped

A missing payment can put rent and household bills at risk. We review your award, payment history and any notices to identify what happened and the available response.

Lost wages and reduced earnings

We review the wages used to calculate benefits and the income you have lost after the injury. Medical restrictions, payroll records and the work actually available to you all matter.

My claim was denied

A denial is a reason to examine the evidence and deadlines. We evaluate the disputed issues and represent injured workers in hearings before the Commission.

Permanent impairment

Some injuries leave a lasting loss of use even after treatment has helped as much as it can. We evaluate whether the medical evidence supports permanent partial disability benefits under Virginia law.

I’ve Been Offered a Settlement

In appropriate cases, we help evaluate and negotiate full and final workers’ compensation settlements. We review proposed terms, future medical needs and wage benefits to help you decide whether settling is right for you.

Cannot travel because of your injury

If your injury prevents you from coming to our office, we can arrange a hospital or home visit, or meet with you by video. You do not have to wait until you can travel to discuss your accident and begin the steps needed to pursue your claim. Call to arrange a free initial consultation in English or Spanish.

Questions Fairfax workers ask

The insurance company is paying me so do I still need to file?

Do not assume that payments mean an award has been entered. Ask us to review your Commission documents, claim status and the injuries covered by any award.

Can I choose a different doctor when treatment is delayed?

Authorization and physician-selection rules matter. Before arranging nonemergency treatment outside your authorized care, get advice about how to request the treatment or a change of physician.

What if my employer offers light duty?

Get the proposed duties and your medical restrictions in writing. Seek advice promptly before refusing work or assuming that a light-duty release ends every benefit.

How soon should I act?

For an accidental injury, Virginia generally requires notice to the employer within 30 days and a claim filed with the Commission within two years. Exceptions and other deadlines can apply, so report the accident promptly and have the dates reviewed.

Can I speak with your office in Spanish?

Yes. Our team assists workers in English and Spanish, and the initial consultation is free.

What does a full and final settlement mean?

A full and final settlement may permanently close your rights to future medical care and wage benefits for the covered claim. Settlement is voluntary, requires agreement with the employer or insurer and must be approved by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. We help evaluate those tradeoffs and negotiate terms when appropriate; no settlement or particular amount is guaranteed.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "Increíble equipo de trabajo.Sufrí una caída en una obra y el Abogado Charles W. O' Donnel me ayudó a conseguir una compensación justa.Muy conocedores sobre  la ley de accidentes y muy profesionales"
  
 
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   Hiwot Tesfaye 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing and very positive experience  working with my attorney  Charles O’Donnell and the entire team at the firm. They were professional, responsive, and supportive throughout my case.
The communication was clear, and they always took the time to explain everything and answer my questions. During a stressful time, they made me feel comfortable and confident in the process.
I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of both my attorney and the office team. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.
  
 
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   Miguel Prieto 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quiero comentar la experiencia que tuve al trabajar con el Abogado Charles W.O’Donnell y su equipo,desde el primer día que los conocí les comenté del accidente que tuve en mi trabajo ,ellos se hicieron cargo estuvieron pendientes de mis citas médicas de mi cirugía de mis cheques cada día mi dolor era reemplazado con el buen trabajo que realizaron .Lo más importante era la comunicación siempre abierta y honesta .
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   Herbert A Guerra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best team to help, I’m so glad to work with them
  
 
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   Edwin Morazan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Después de mi accidente de trabajo a sido muy difícil mantener la tranquilidad y pensar en el futuro. Pero Dios me bendijo al poner en mi camino a Charles W. O’Donnell y su equipo de trabajo que pudieron ayudarme desde la primera llamada y en el transcurso de mi recuperación. Su equipo muy profesional y respetuoso y humano. Charles conoce muy bien la ley y tiene mucha experiencia lo cual inspira tranquilidad. Todo un caballero y gran ser humano. Dios los bendiga y les permita continuar ayudando a otras personas lesionadas. Recomiendo  en un 100% está oficina legal. Thanks you berry much for you excellent job Mr. Charles W. O’Donnell, Sandy and Verlin. God bless you guys.
  
 
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I cannot thank the Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C. enough for the incredible work on my workers’ compensation case! From day one, they showed the highest level of professionalism and genuine care for my situation. Being in CRNA school while dealing with a workplace injury was stressful, but their support made all the difference.

They kept me informed every step of the way, answered all my questions promptly, and fought hard to ensure I got the outcome I deserved — and we had a SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME! I truly felt like I had an advocate who cared about my future, not just my case.

If you’re looking for a workers’ compensation lawyer who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and relentless in getting results, I highly recommend Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C.
  
 
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   Karla Perez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Estoy muy agradecida con Charles O’Donnell y su equipo de trabajo el me ayudó con mi caso de compensación de trabajo lo recomiendo en su totalidad muchas gracias por su ayudarme.
  
 
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   Nicholas Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charlie and his outstanding staff represented me during a WMC case. I have never used a lawyer before and had no idea what to expect. They provided outstanding representation, service, and thorough communication during the entire process. I was never left in the dark. The desired outcome of the case was achieved. I am very grateful for the person that recommended Charlie's firm. Charlie, Darlene thanks again for all the help you all are the best!

Serving workers throughout Fairfax County

We help injured workers in Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Herndon, Lorton, McLean, Reston, Springfield, Tysons and Vienna. Our Fairfax office is directly next to the main Merrifield Post Office. Our practice focuses on Virginia workers’ compensation. We also serve workers in the separate independent cities of Fairfax, Falls Church and Alexandria.