Court OKs Worker's Use of Uber for Medical Appointments, Orders Full Reimbursement

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that there is no preauthorization or notice requirement for workers with compensable injuries who need transportation to medical appointments. Pamela Jeffry worked for Medical Management International. Jeffry suffered a compensable work injury in November 2013 and underwent surgery in April 2019. After the procedure, Jeffry's physician instructed her not to drive. Jeffry was usually able to have her husband or another family member drive her to medical appointments, but she sometimes had to use Uber when no one was available to help her. She&...