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Pedestrian Accidents Could Increase During Coronavirus Shutdowns

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. April 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our country to its core. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have tested positive for the virus, and tens of thousands have died from it. Millions more have moved home for the time being as countless non-essential businesses have been forced to temporarily close or limit their offerings. Along with most […]

How West Virginians are Helping Each Other During the COVID-19 Crisis

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. April 24, 2020

We are living in extraordinary times. Who would have thought even a couple months ago that a virus from overseas would ravage our country and kill tens of thousands of our citizens? But here we are. There is not one person who has not been impacted in some way by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have […]

Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. March 31, 2020

Over the road truckers have one of the most stressful jobs in the marketplace. They are away from their families for several days at a time making deliveries, and they are typically out on the road for many hours each day. Much of their driving takes place during the evening and overnight hours, when there […]

Why are Pedestrian Accidents Increasing?

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. March 12, 2020

With spring just around the corner, the weather is starting to warm up in West Virginia and other Appalachian states. This means more people will be out walking to get some exercise and take advantage of the warmer weather. With the increase in foot traffic comes the heightened danger of vehicles crashing into pedestrians, which […]

Why Do Industrial Accident Happen?

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. February 28, 2020

In late January, two workers were injured in an industrial accident in Marshall County when a high-pressure water line blew off of a water truck near Rines Ridge. One of the injured workers was taken by helicopter to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, and the other was taken by ambulance to WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital. […]

What are the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. February 10, 2020

For many Americans, the idea of a “bad day at work” might be something along the lines of having to deal with difficult customers, getting reprimanded by their supervisor, or getting stuck in traffic on their way to or from the office. In most occupations, the idea of getting injured at work is usually far […]

How Workplace Injuries Affect Families

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. January 22, 2020

Each year, thousands of individuals are killed and millions more are injured on the job. The economic costs of workplace injuries only tell part of the story, however. There is also a major human cost that is often overlooked. Workers who get injured while on the job suffer major physical and emotional pain that can […]

5 Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. December 31, 2019

When an individual goes in to see a health professional, they have the right to expect competent care. The average layperson relies heavily on medical professionals to accurately diagnose what is wrong with them, and to prescribe the proper medicine and treatments to help them recover. We put a lot of faith in what our […]

The Dangers of Sun Glare Accidents

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. December 16, 2019

During the fall and winter months when the days get shorter, the possibility of sun glare while driving greatly increases. We have all experienced it from time to time; you are driving to or from work and everything is fine – until a blast of blinding bright sunlight pierces through your windshield. Suddenly, you can […]

Coal Mine Worker Fatality Rates are on The Rise (Updated for 2025)

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. October 17, 2019

There has been a disturbing number of coal mining deaths in West Virginia and throughout Appalachia during the past few years. Workers have been killed in machinery and equipment accidents, roof falls and rib rolls, explosions, slips and falls, electrical accidents, and many others. There have been multiple recent incidents of electrocutions in coal mines, […]

5 Common Reasons Workers’ Compensations Claims Are Denied

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. October 7, 2019

Workers’ compensation is a system that is set up to protect workers who sustain an injury or illness that is related to their job. In West Virginia, nearly all employers are required to maintain workers’ comp coverage for their employees. There are some exceptions; such as casual employers with fewer than three employees, agricultural employers […]

Why is Logging the Most Dangerous Job in America?

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. September 9, 2019

The timber industry is vital to the American economy, and everyone depends on the products that come from timber to function in the modern world. But behind this industry is a group of some of the bravest men and women in our entire workforce. Although the timber business provides a lot of benefits to West […]

Negligence that Can Lead to a Truck Accident

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. August 29, 2019

Large commercial trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. An 18-wheeler that is fully loaded typically weighs upwards of 80,000 pounds or more, making it far more difficult for the driver to make narrow turns and slow down to deal with adverse conditions. And when a semi-truck is involved in an accident, […]

What is the Death Rate for Power Linemen?

Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C. July 22, 2019

Being a power lineman is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America. Doing electrical work in high places carries inherent risks that those in other occupations do not face, but the fatal injury rate among power linemen/utility workers is still much higher than it should be. There are approximately 21 lineman […]

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