High Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request for One-Time Appointment

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for authorization for an appointment with a doctor who had previously treated his foot injury. Case: Lydick v. Murray American Energy Inc., No. 21-0863, 02/10/2023, published. Facts: Matthew Lydick worked for Murray American Energy Inc. He sustained a crush injury to his left foot at work in May 2019. Dr. C. Clark Milton diagnosed a crush injury to the metatarsals of the left foot and opined that Lydick was unable to work. A claims administrator for Murray’s insurance carrier accepted liability for the ...