Under Virginia law, injured employees may receive benefits for any injury that occurred as a direct result of their job, even if that injury occurred away from the employee’s normal worksite. Employees may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits if:nnThey were in an accident on the job; this includes car accidents that occur while someone is working. However, crashes while commuting are usually not covered.nThe employee developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.nThe employee got sick as a result of exposure to toxins at work, such as chemicals, asbestos, or lead.