No Additional PPD or Pain Medication for Worker Injured in Fall on Ice

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a broadband technician was not entitled to additional permanent partial disability benefits or authorization for pain medications following a slip-and-fall at work. Case: Cyrus v. Suddenlink Communications, No. 19-0640, 11/06/2020, published. Facts: Christian Cyrus worked for Suddenlink Communications as a broadband technician. He suffered injuries at work in January 2016 when he slipped and fell on ice. Doctors diagnosed Cyrus with a neck strain, low back strain, left hip sprain, left elbow contusion and unspecified head injury.  Cyrus ...