65.2-508 - Foreign injuries. - Virginia Statutes

§ 65.2-508. Foreign injuries.

A. When an accident happens while the employee is employed elsewhere than inthis Commonwealth which would entitle him or his dependents to compensationif it had happened in this Commonwealth, the employee or his dependents shallbe entitled to compensation, if:

1. The contract of employment was made in this Commonwealth; and

2. The employer's place of business is in this Commonwealth;

provided the contract of employment was not expressly for service exclusivelyoutside of the Commonwealth.

B. However, if an employee shall receive compensation or damages under thelaws of any other state, nothing herein contained shall be construed so as topermit a total compensation for the same injury greater than is provided forin this title.

(Code 1950, § 65-58; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-61; 1976, c. 151; 1991, c. 355.)