No Benefits for Nurse With Alleged Back Injuries

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of benefits to a nurse for her alleged back injuries from lifting a patient. Case: Martin v. American Medical Facilities Management, No. 22-0358, 01/25/2024, published. Facts: Trula Martin worked for American Medical Facilities Management as a licensed practical nurse. She allegedly injured her back while lifting a patient in late 2020. Dr. Angel O'Quinn completed a report of injury approximately three weeks after the alleged injury and indicated that Martin suffered an occupational injury to her middle and lower back causing s...