Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Virginia. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Dorothy Nelson handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Virginia, including Construction Injuries, Denied Claims, Workplace Accidents, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Virginia, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Dorothy immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Dorothy Nelson's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 31 years of experience in Virginia workers' comp law, Dorothy knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Dorothy Nelson primarily serves clients in Staunton and the surrounding Virginia area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Virginia and were injured at work, contact Dorothy's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.