HammondTownsend - Chesapeake, VA
HammondTownsend is Virginia premier workers compensation law firm, exclusively representing injured workers statewide since 1994. With offices including Chesapeake on Coastal Way, the veteran-owned firm has recovered over 3 billion dollars in lifetime medical benefits, wage loss compensation, and settlements for injured employees.
Dedicated Workers Compensation Advocacy in Chesapeake, Virginia
Sustaining a serious job injury can disrupt your livelihood, leaving you with mounting medical bills and lost wages. Situated on Coastal Way in Chesapeake, HammondTownsend serves injured workers throughout Hampton Roads and across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 1994 by partners Steven Hammond and George Townsend, the veteran-owned firm has dedicated over four decades of combined experience solely to workers compensation claims. Unlike general practice offices, HammondTownsend never represents insurance carriers or employers. Having recovered more than three billion dollars for injured employees, the firm brings relentless commitment to protecting workers rights. Whether you need to hire a workers compensation lawyer following an industrial accident or challenge an insurance denial, the firm is prepared to guide you through every stage.
Comprehensive Workers Compensation Claims and Hearings
Navigating the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission requires strict compliance with statutory deadlines and intricate procedural rules. HammondTownsend provides end-to-end representation across all workers compensation matters:
- Claim filing and statutory deadlines: Assisting workers in meeting mandatory thirty-day notice requirements and filing within Virginia two-year statute of limitations.
- Overcoming denied claims: Investigating wrongful claim denials, securing medical records from authorized doctors, and presenting strong arguments before Deputy Commissioners.
- Wage replacement benefits: Securing temporary total disability payments, temporary partial benefits, and permanent partial impairment awards for lost bodily function.
- Lifetime medical awards: Ensuring insurers cover ongoing surgeries, prescription medications, physical therapy, and necessary medical equipment.
- Lump-sum settlement negotiations: Calculating lifetime medical exposure to negotiate maximum lump-sum compromise settlements for lasting financial stability.
Representing Hampton Roads Essential Workforce
From maritime shipyard fabricators and dock workers along the Elizabeth River to nurses, construction tradespeople, retail employees, and first responders, workplace hazards exist in every sector. Clients who need a lawyer immediately after a severe fall, machinery crush injury, repetitive stress trauma, or occupational illness count on HammondTownsend for focused advocacy tailored to the unique physical demands of their trade.
Acclaimed Trial Reputation and Statewide Recognition
The attorneys at HammondTownsend have earned numerous honors for their unwavering advocacy on behalf of injured workers. Partner George Townsend has been selected to Virginia Super Lawyers from 2020 through 2026 and recognized among the Top 100 Workers Compensation Attorneys in the nation by the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. The firm has also been named to the prestigious Best of the Best Attorneys list, reflecting the highest level of professional conduct and client satisfaction.
Free Consultations with No Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Dealing with a serious job injury creates immense stress, which is why HammondTownsend works exclusively on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront legal fees, and the firm only gets paid when compensation is secured. Offering free case evaluations and bilingual support in English and Spanish, HammondTownsend provides flexible in-person, phone, and virtual meetings. Contact the Chesapeake office today to get a dedicated advocate on your side.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the thriving Greenbrier West commercial district of Chesapeake, near several prominent shopping plazas and medical offices.
Building Location
The office is situated in a single-story professional commercial building located on the corner of Coastal Way and Woodlake Drive.
Parking Details
For clients and visitors, a paved surface parking lot with free parking spaces is available directly in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Route 14 (Robert Hall Blvd / Chesapeake Municipal Center); nearest stop is at Battlefield & Woodlake.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main front entrance of 117 Coastal Way. The law firm is situated in Suite B on the ground floor, accessible directly from the main lobby.