A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an injured coal miner’s case should be remanded to the Board of Review so that he can submit a new evaluation obtained from a qualified psychiatrist.
Case: E.B. v. Alliance Coal LLC, No. 23-409, 04/25/2025, published.
Facts: A miner working for Alliance Coal LLC suffered significant injuries in August 2020 when a hydraulic pressurized hose struck him in the face. He was flown to the hospital and underwent surgery.
A claims adjuster for Alliance’s insurance carrier accepted liability for the miner’s physical injuries and paid...
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