Serious accidents often have a ripple effect that radiates out into every part of a victim’s life. While the physical injuries might be visible to the naked eye, there is often much more damage lying below the surface. Serious accidents, particularly those that put a victim at risk of death, often leave psychological scars and […]
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Forklifts are common pieces of machinery that are used on construction sites. These machines are versatile and allow workers to do a number of different things, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, stacking, and carrying heavy materials. A forklift helps enable workers to accomplish tasks that would be difficult or nearly impossible to complete manually, allowing […]
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When a person gets hurt in a workplace accident, they may suffer moderate to severe injuries and incur high medical bills. They might also have to miss work for an extended period of time, resulting in a significant amount of lost earnings. But in addition to the monetary losses that can be tied directly to […]
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Construction job sites typically produce a lot of waste and debris that the company that oversees the project is responsible for properly disposing. But when reasonable measures are not taken to deal with debris on a construction site, it can cause the site to become cluttered and create hazardous conditions for workers and the general […]
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In West Virginia, summer is not only family travel season, it is also road construction season. This means lots of delays and traffic jams on your way to your destinations. But we all know that the roads need to be maintained and repaired; otherwise, they will fall apart and become unsafe for drivers. If you […]
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Fatigue has basically become a way of life for many people. If you ask someone how they’ve been doing, they’re likely to respond with “Busy!” or “Tired!” As a culture, we wear our overwork and our tiredness like a badge of pride. It shows that we are irreplaceable and hardworking. Unfortunately, overwork actually makes us […]
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Construction is rated every year among the most dangerous occupations in the US. This year, construction-related trades occupy three of the top 10 spots on the list. There are a lot of potential hazards on a construction site, and even when all of the required safety protocols are followed, many things can still go wrong. […]
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On April 4, 2010, 29 coal miners working in the Upper Big Branch mine were killed in an explosion. This tragic disaster turned out to be the worst coal mining accident in four decades. An independent investigation found that the coal company that operated the mine was directly responsible for the blast. The company was […]
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There are millions of auto accidents in the United States each year, and most of them are the result of some type of negligence. In fact, a Stanford University analysis concluded that at least 90% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused at least in part by human error. But human error can mean a […]
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After being in an accident that results in a personal injury, you might find yourself dealing with the responsible party’s insurance company. It usually starts with a phone call from an adjuster soon after the accident to ask how you were doing. They will be very friendly, courteous, and empathetic, and they will do everything […]
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How Does the Law Define a Psychological Injury?
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.Serious accidents often have a ripple effect that radiates out into every part of a victim’s life. While the physical injuries might be visible to the naked eye, there is often much more damage lying below the surface. Serious accidents, particularly those that put a victim at risk of death, often leave psychological scars and […]
The Dangers of Forklift Accidents on Construction Sites
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCForklifts are common pieces of machinery that are used on construction sites. These machines are versatile and allow workers to do a number of different things, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, stacking, and carrying heavy materials. A forklift helps enable workers to accomplish tasks that would be difficult or nearly impossible to complete manually, allowing […]
Understanding Emotional Distress in Workplace Injury Claims
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCWhen a person gets hurt in a workplace accident, they may suffer moderate to severe injuries and incur high medical bills. They might also have to miss work for an extended period of time, resulting in a significant amount of lost earnings. But in addition to the monetary losses that can be tied directly to […]
Injury Caused by Debris from a Construction Site
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCConstruction job sites typically produce a lot of waste and debris that the company that oversees the project is responsible for properly disposing. But when reasonable measures are not taken to deal with debris on a construction site, it can cause the site to become cluttered and create hazardous conditions for workers and the general […]
Who is at Fault in a Road Construction Accident?
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCIn West Virginia, summer is not only family travel season, it is also road construction season. This means lots of delays and traffic jams on your way to your destinations. But we all know that the roads need to be maintained and repaired; otherwise, they will fall apart and become unsafe for drivers. If you […]
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCFatigue has basically become a way of life for many people. If you ask someone how they’ve been doing, they’re likely to respond with “Busy!” or “Tired!” As a culture, we wear our overwork and our tiredness like a badge of pride. It shows that we are irreplaceable and hardworking. Unfortunately, overwork actually makes us […]
Liability for Crane Accidents on a Construction Site
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter, LCConstruction is rated every year among the most dangerous occupations in the US. This year, construction-related trades occupy three of the top 10 spots on the list. There are a lot of potential hazards on a construction site, and even when all of the required safety protocols are followed, many things can still go wrong. […]
Gone but Not Forgotten: BJC Remembers the Fallen Workers from the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster
/by Bailey Javins & Carter, LCOn April 4, 2010, 29 coal miners working in the Upper Big Branch mine were killed in an explosion. This tragic disaster turned out to be the worst coal mining accident in four decades. An independent investigation found that the coal company that operated the mine was directly responsible for the blast. The company was […]
Determining Liability when a Third Party Causes a Car Accident
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter, LCThere are millions of auto accidents in the United States each year, and most of them are the result of some type of negligence. In fact, a Stanford University analysis concluded that at least 90% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused at least in part by human error. But human error can mean a […]
Are you Required to Provide a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?
/by Bailey Javins & Carter LCAfter being in an accident that results in a personal injury, you might find yourself dealing with the responsible party’s insurance company. It usually starts with a phone call from an adjuster soon after the accident to ask how you were doing. They will be very friendly, courteous, and empathetic, and they will do everything […]