Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker's Burn Injuries

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s burn injuries due to her lack of credibility. Case: Chambers v. Trinity Healthcare Services Inc., No. 25-278, 09/16/2025, published. Facts: Tammy Chambers worked for Trinity Healthcare Services. She allegedly suffered steam burns while at work on or around May 10, 2023. When Chambers sought medical treatment on May 14, a doctor noted that she had a facial burn and that the injury had occurred at home. On May 24, 2023, Chambers went to the emergency room with complaints of burning of the chest wall and neck. Sh...