Worker's Injuries From Fall Not Self-Inflicted

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a trip-and-fall accident, as they were not the result of a self-inflicted injury. Case: Airgas Mid America v. Lowe, No. 25-ICA-354, 02/27/2026, published. Facts: Joshua Lowe worked for Airgas Mid America as a route driver. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting he had suffered injuries to his head and back when he tripped on a broken walkway. Lowe testified that he was loading his work truck at the Airgas location in Davisville when he realized h...