District of Columbia Workers Compensation Questionnaire

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US-Q1038
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This form addresses important matters that may effect the legal rights and obligations of the parties in a workers' compensation matter. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorney’s case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.



This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new client’s needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.


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Form DWC-7 is a notice to provide injured workers with rights, benefits and contact information. DOWNLOAD DWC-7 FORM.

(a) Every employer shall secure the payment of compensation under this chapter: (1) by insuring and keeping insured the payment of such compensation with any stock company or mutual company or association, or with any person or fund, while such person or fund is authorized: (A) under the laws of the United States, the ...

On April 16, 1862, the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act became law. Originally sponsored by Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, the act freed slaves in the District of Columbia and compensated owners up to $300 for each freeperson.

Payment of compensation. (a) Compensation under this chapter shall be paid periodically, promptly, and directly to the person entitled thereto, without an award, except where liability to pay compensation is controverted by the employer.

6. Are employers required to have workers' compensation insurance in DC? Yes, if an employer has one (1) or more employees, the employer is required to have workers' compensation insurance coverage. An employer is also entitled to apply for self-insurance, but must be approved by this office.

(a) Notice of any injury or death in respect of which compensation is payable under this chapter shall be given within 30 days after the date of such injury or death, or 30 days after the employee or beneficiary is aware or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been aware of a relationship between the ...

In the District of Columbia, there is a waiting period of three days before income benefits are payable under WC. During this waiting period the employee does not receive compensation for lost wages; however, employees may use available sick leave.

In Virginia the workers compensation waiting period is seven (7) days. You will not receive wage loss benefits for the first seven calendar days of disability resulting from the workplace accident.

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District of Columbia Workers Compensation Questionnaire