B. Patrick Agnew, Esq.

05/26/2025

🚨 NEW: May 2025 Virginia Workers' Comp Case Updates 🚨
Two Significant Court of Appeals decisions just dropped that every injured worker and their advocates need to know about:
⚖️ 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.
💰 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.
🔍 Key takeaways:
✅ Which medical evaluation guides courts prefer
✅ How to protect your benefits during third-party settlements
✅ 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.
👉 Read the full analysis: https://www.virginiainjuryadvocate.com/virginia-workers-compensation-case-law-update-may-2025/


Have questions about your workers' comp case? We're here to help Virginia's injured workers navigate the system.

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