West Virginia has the sixth-largest transportation system in the nation. The state has nearly 39,000 miles of public roads, many of which run through winding, mountainous terrain. Our roads can get congested pretty quickly, especially with so many big rig trucks that travel the Mountain State every day. While it is generally considered safer to […]
Having been involved in a truck accident, one of the things you may need to do is to contact the insurance company of the negligent driver. Under the West Virginia personal injury laws, the individual or entity responsible for the accident is held liable to pay for any injuries and damages resulting from it. If […]
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Although facing the effects of a personal injury can seem overwhelming and almost impossible in the moment, there are ways to help cope with the physical and emotional toll that the injury takes: Get Your Immediate Family Involved Personal injuries are not only devastating for victims; they can adversely impact families in numerous ways as […]
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Trucks are a common sight on our roads. They are a vital cog in the US economy, responsible for moving more than 70% of all goods, employing more than 6% of the entire national workforce. Life as we know it would come to a standstill without the big rigs, tankers, and reefers plying across state […]
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According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills more than 8 million people per year, and it remains one of the biggest health threats the world has ever faced. And although tobacco use has dropped among America’s teens in recent years, electronic cigarettes (aka “e-cigarettes”) has largely filled that void. E-cigarettes were first produced and […]
Excavation is an integral part of most major construction projects. Excavators are very powerful pieces of machinery, and they allow contractors to complete their projects more quickly and efficiently. Excavators can also be very dangerous, however, and if they are not used safely, they can cause serious injuries to construction workers. If you or someone […]
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Modern vehicles come equipped with many new features that are supposed to make our lives more convenient. The cars that are produced today come with many features that make driving easier, and they seem to be getting more automated as we move toward a self-driving vehicle society. One feature that is available on many new […]
The vast majority of personal injury lawyers take their clients’ cases and a contingency fee basis, and this is true with our firm as well. A contingency fee in the context of an injury claim means simply that the attorney fees are “contingent” upon the attorney recovering compensation on your behalf. In other words, rather […]
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Many large West Virginia construction projects require workers to frequently move up and down floors using elevator hoists. This is especially common during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that go up several floors. Faulty elevators can be dangerous to the general public as well as to those who work on them. And construction […]
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When someone gets injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, there is a good possibility that they will have to miss some days from work because of the injury. This could be just a few days in the milder cases, or it could be several weeks or months (or longer) when the […]
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Caution: Tire Blowouts While Passing Semi-Trucks Are Real
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.West Virginia has the sixth-largest transportation system in the nation. The state has nearly 39,000 miles of public roads, many of which run through winding, mountainous terrain. Our roads can get congested pretty quickly, especially with so many big rig trucks that travel the Mountain State every day. While it is generally considered safer to […]
When The Adjuster Won’t Return Your Calls After an Accident
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.Having been involved in a truck accident, one of the things you may need to do is to contact the insurance company of the negligent driver. Under the West Virginia personal injury laws, the individual or entity responsible for the accident is held liable to pay for any injuries and damages resulting from it. If […]
Tips for Coping with the Physical and Emotional Effects of an Injury
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCAlthough facing the effects of a personal injury can seem overwhelming and almost impossible in the moment, there are ways to help cope with the physical and emotional toll that the injury takes: Get Your Immediate Family Involved Personal injuries are not only devastating for victims; they can adversely impact families in numerous ways as […]
Trucks Parked on the Side of the Road Can Lead to Increased Collisions
/by Bailey Javins Carter LCTrucks are a common sight on our roads. They are a vital cog in the US economy, responsible for moving more than 70% of all goods, employing more than 6% of the entire national workforce. Life as we know it would come to a standstill without the big rigs, tankers, and reefers plying across state […]
The Dangers of E-Cigarette Explosions and Vaping
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills more than 8 million people per year, and it remains one of the biggest health threats the world has ever faced. And although tobacco use has dropped among America’s teens in recent years, electronic cigarettes (aka “e-cigarettes”) has largely filled that void. E-cigarettes were first produced and […]
Injuries from Excavators on a Construction Site
/by Bailey Javins & Carter, L.C.Excavation is an integral part of most major construction projects. Excavators are very powerful pieces of machinery, and they allow contractors to complete their projects more quickly and efficiently. Excavators can also be very dangerous, however, and if they are not used safely, they can cause serious injuries to construction workers. If you or someone […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.Modern vehicles come equipped with many new features that are supposed to make our lives more convenient. The cars that are produced today come with many features that make driving easier, and they seem to be getting more automated as we move toward a self-driving vehicle society. One feature that is available on many new […]
What Is a Contingency Fee and How Does it Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.The vast majority of personal injury lawyers take their clients’ cases and a contingency fee basis, and this is true with our firm as well. A contingency fee in the context of an injury claim means simply that the attorney fees are “contingent” upon the attorney recovering compensation on your behalf. In other words, rather […]
The Dangers of Elevator Accidents on Construction Sites
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.Many large West Virginia construction projects require workers to frequently move up and down floors using elevator hoists. This is especially common during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that go up several floors. Faulty elevators can be dangerous to the general public as well as to those who work on them. And construction […]
How To Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.When someone gets injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, there is a good possibility that they will have to miss some days from work because of the injury. This could be just a few days in the milder cases, or it could be several weeks or months (or longer) when the […]