During a personal injury case or Workers’ Compensation claim, the other party sometimes requests verification of the physical and/or emotional injuries sustained. This is typically done through an independent medical examination (IME). Being asked to undergo an IME is not unusual, and it is not a reason to panic. By understanding the purpose for the […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shutterstock_731853004-1.jpg6671000Bailey Javins Carter LChttp://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins Carter LC2018-12-22 09:35:422022-11-07 08:59:57Preparing for an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
Car Accidents and the Holidays The holidays are upon us, and this is what the famous song refers to as the “most wonderful time of the year.” The holidays are a wonderful time in which we look forward to spending some relaxing days catching up with close family and friends. But with all those get-togethers […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shutterstock_1238491813-1.jpg6671000Bailey Javins & Carter LChttp://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins & Carter LC2018-12-12 08:50:422023-05-16 10:23:26Car Accidents and the Holidays
Workplace injuries are more common than most people think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, the most recent year on record. In addition, there were 5190 work-related fatalities, the highest since 2008. Being injured on the job is an unsettling experience, […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shutterstock_708088738-1.jpg6671000Bailey Javins Carter LChttp://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins Carter LC2018-11-30 09:31:332018-12-23 20:53:53What Should I do Immediately After Being Injured at Work?
Coal workers with black lung disease might be among the first casualties of the recent chaos at the West Virginia Supreme Court. Last year, a TV investigative report uncovered lavish spending on the private offices of the justices, to the tune of $3.9 million. Examples included a $32,000 sofa, $1,700 throw pillows, and $16,000 for […]
Hunting season is coming up, and this means millions of West Virginians will soon be out braving the elements to pursue all types of game. We hunt to bond with family and friends, to enjoy the great outdoors, and to (hopefully) bag some game to bring home and cook up. And when we go out, […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_720943915-1.jpg6671000Bailey Javins and Carter, LChttp://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins and Carter, LC2018-10-21 11:39:272018-12-24 09:29:14What Should I Do Immediately after a Hunting Accident?
Earlier this month, 20 people were killed in upstate New York when a limousine barreled through a T-intersection and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle. The crash killed all 18 occupants of the limousine (including the driver) and two nearby pedestrians, making it the worst tragedy in the United States in nearly a decade. The crash […]
Being involved in an auto accident can be an unsettling experience. The accident can cause ongoing physical pain that is not always easy to detect. In fact, sometimes you may not notice the pain until you start doing certain activities. Over time, however, the extent of your injuries becomes more evident. Recovering from a car […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_630865436-1.jpg6671000Bailey Javins and Carter L.C.http://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins and Carter L.C.2018-10-12 11:36:572018-12-24 09:34:245 Ways to Speed up Your Recovery after a Car Accident
There are roughly 2.5 million hospitalizations and visits to the emergency room each year for traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more than 5 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. When someone suffers from a TBI-related injury, it affects everyone around them. Loved ones are suddenly called upon to become caregivers, and most do […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shutterstock_684989518.jpg6671000Bailey Javins Carter, LChttp://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey Javins Carter, LC2018-09-21 13:42:082018-11-14 14:58:54Caring for a Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury
It’s hurricane season again, and with that comes wind, rain and destruction. The devastation caused by these tropical systems can be measured in many ways: the loss of human lives, the toll the storms take on first responders, the financial impact of recovering from the storm and the hard work of those responsible for helping […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shutterstock_132241955.jpg6671000Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.http://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.2018-09-18 13:47:032023-05-16 10:22:07The Hazards of Working as a Power Lineman after a Hurricane
Brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to roughly 30% of all injury-related fatalities. The CDC report goes on to say that more than 150 people die from TBI every single day. In […]
https://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shutterstock_173305205.jpg6671000Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.http://www.baileyjavinscarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo.pngBailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.2018-09-11 13:52:132020-12-03 23:16:345 Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Preparing for an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
/by Bailey Javins Carter LCDuring a personal injury case or Workers’ Compensation claim, the other party sometimes requests verification of the physical and/or emotional injuries sustained. This is typically done through an independent medical examination (IME). Being asked to undergo an IME is not unusual, and it is not a reason to panic. By understanding the purpose for the […]
Car Accidents and the Holidays
/by Bailey Javins & Carter LCCar Accidents and the Holidays The holidays are upon us, and this is what the famous song refers to as the “most wonderful time of the year.” The holidays are a wonderful time in which we look forward to spending some relaxing days catching up with close family and friends. But with all those get-togethers […]
What Should I do Immediately After Being Injured at Work?
/by Bailey Javins Carter LCWorkplace injuries are more common than most people think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, the most recent year on record. In addition, there were 5190 work-related fatalities, the highest since 2008. Being injured on the job is an unsettling experience, […]
West Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Coal Workers’ Black Lung Disease Claims
/by Bailey Javins Carter, LCCoal workers with black lung disease might be among the first casualties of the recent chaos at the West Virginia Supreme Court. Last year, a TV investigative report uncovered lavish spending on the private offices of the justices, to the tune of $3.9 million. Examples included a $32,000 sofa, $1,700 throw pillows, and $16,000 for […]
What Should I Do Immediately after a Hunting Accident?
/by Bailey Javins and Carter, LCHunting season is coming up, and this means millions of West Virginians will soon be out braving the elements to pursue all types of game. We hunt to bond with family and friends, to enjoy the great outdoors, and to (hopefully) bag some game to bring home and cook up. And when we go out, […]
Who is Responsible for Accidents in Limousines?
/by Bailey Javins & Carter, L.C.Earlier this month, 20 people were killed in upstate New York when a limousine barreled through a T-intersection and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle. The crash killed all 18 occupants of the limousine (including the driver) and two nearby pedestrians, making it the worst tragedy in the United States in nearly a decade. The crash […]
5 Ways to Speed up Your Recovery after a Car Accident
/by Bailey Javins and Carter L.C.Being involved in an auto accident can be an unsettling experience. The accident can cause ongoing physical pain that is not always easy to detect. In fact, sometimes you may not notice the pain until you start doing certain activities. Over time, however, the extent of your injuries becomes more evident. Recovering from a car […]
Caring for a Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury
/by Bailey Javins Carter, LCThere are roughly 2.5 million hospitalizations and visits to the emergency room each year for traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more than 5 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. When someone suffers from a TBI-related injury, it affects everyone around them. Loved ones are suddenly called upon to become caregivers, and most do […]
The Hazards of Working as a Power Lineman after a Hurricane
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.It’s hurricane season again, and with that comes wind, rain and destruction. The devastation caused by these tropical systems can be measured in many ways: the loss of human lives, the toll the storms take on first responders, the financial impact of recovering from the storm and the hard work of those responsible for helping […]
5 Common Causes of Brain Injuries
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.Brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to roughly 30% of all injury-related fatalities. The CDC report goes on to say that more than 150 people die from TBI every single day. In […]