05/26/2025
π¨ NEW: May 2025 Virginia Workers' Comp Case Updates π¨
Two Significant Court of Appeals decisions just dropped that every injured worker and their advocates need to know about:
βοΈ Case 1 - The "Finger vs. Hand" Debate: When an HVAC worker lost two fingers but couldn't make a fist or grip tools, should his disability be rated for fingers or his whole hand? The answer might surprise you.
π° Case 2 - Third-Party Settlement Confusion: What happens to your workers' comp benefits when you win big against the person who caused your accident? This $500K settlement case breaks it all down.
π Key takeaways:
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Which medical evaluation guides courts prefer
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How to protect your benefits during third-party settlements
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Why the specific body part injured matters more than you think
Whether you're dealing with a work injury claim or helping someone who is, these cases could impact your case strategy.
π Read the full analysis: https://www.virginiainjuryadvocate.com/virginia-workers-compensation-case-law-update-may-2025/
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Virginia Workers Compensation Case Law Update May 20250:00/909.721Γ The Virginia Court of Appeals issued two significant workers' compensation decisions in May 2025 that will impact how practitioners handle disability ratings and third-party settlement procedures. These cases provide crucial guidan...