Injured Worker Entitled to Second Opinion for Ongoing Shoulder Complaints

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a second opinion was warranted for a worker’s ongoing shoulder complaints. Case: Charleston Area Medical Center v. Thaxton, No. 24-ICA-488, 06/06/2025, published. Facts: Kerri Thaxton worked for the Charleston Area Medical Center. She injured her shoulder at work in July 2021. X-rays taken shortly thereafter showed no evidence of fracture or dislocation. A claims administrator for CAMC’s insurance carrier accepted liability for a strain of unspecified muscle, fascia, and tendon at the shoulder and u...