Workers comp thumb injury settlements in West Virginia
A thumb injury workers comp settlement in West Virginia depends on the physician impairment rating (AMA Guides), multiplied by your weekly benefit. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
PPD weeks
-
rating-based
SOL
2 yr
to file claim
Fee cap
20%
of recovery
Statute
WV Code §23-4-6(f)
West Virginia uses the AMA Guides for impairment rating.
FAQs
What is the average thumb injury workers comp settlement in West Virginia?
West Virginia uses AMA Guides physician impairment rating rather than a fixed body-part schedule. A workers comp lawyer will compute the expected settlement using the impairment rating × statutory weeks formula.
Do I need a lawyer for a thumb injury in West Virginia?
Thumb injuries often involve disputed impairment ratings, surgical care decisions, and large lump-sum (Compromise & Release) negotiations. Most workers comp lawyers offer free consultations and only collect a fee if you recover.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim for a thumb injury in West Virginia?
2 years from the date of injury. Thumb injuries that develop over time (cumulative trauma) may have different deadline triggers.