Supreme Court Upholds Worker's PPD Award for Fall Injuries

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to a 14% permanent partial disability award for his injuries from a fall. Case: Horner v. Eastern Asphalt Products LLC, No. 24-279, 03/19/2025, published. Facts: James Horner worked for Eastern Asphalt Products LLC. He fell off his truck at work in June 2020 due to a loose step. A claims administrator for Eastern’s insurance provider accepted liability for a sprain of the forearm, elbow and shoulder. In June 2021, Horner underwent a left shoulder arthroscopy with a rotator cuff repair, a subacromia...