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Noise & Hearing Loss on the Job

Excessive Noise and Your Hearing: A Common Workplace Hazard

October 5, 2021/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.

Hearing loss on-the-job is far more common than most people realize. According to OSHA, approximately 22 million workers in the US are exposed to potentially damaging noise in the workplace every year. In addition, the CDC reports that hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among adults. Noise pollution is prevalent in […]

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Lee Javins – 360 Advocacy Speaker

September 28, 2021/by Bailey Javins & Carter, LC

Our own Lee Javins will be speaking at the 360 Advocacy “Insights into the Post Pandemic Practice – Lessons Learned & How to Move Forward” Conference next week at the Wynn in Las Vegas – October 3-5, 2021. Lee will be addressing – “Auto Repairs in the Age of Collision Avoidance Technology – COVID Didn’t […]

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Can Auto Repair Shops Be Held Liable for a Car Accident

Can Auto Repair Shops Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?

September 27, 2021/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.

The average consumer does not know a whole lot about how their vehicle works, and they rely on mechanics to repair them when something goes wrong. But as happens sometimes in the medical field, mechanics and auto repair shops do not always perform quality work, and substandard work on a vehicle can make it unsafe […]

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Top 10 Most-Cited OSHA Safety Violations for 2020

Top 10 Most-Cited OSHA Safety Violations for 2020

September 10, 2021/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.

Earlier this year, OSHA issued its annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2020, which covers the period from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. This year’s list is similar to those in years past, with Fall Protection landing on top for the 10th consecutive year. […]

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How Does the Law Define a Psychological Injury

How Does the Law Define a Psychological Injury?

August 30, 2021/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 […]

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The Dangers of Forklift Accidents on Construction Sites

The Dangers of Forklift Accidents on Construction Sites

July 31, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

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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Understanding Emotional Distress in Workplace Injury Claims

Understanding Emotional Distress in Workplace Injury Claims

July 23, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

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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Injury Caused by Debris from a Construction Site

Injury Caused by Debris from a Construction Site

July 2, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

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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Who is at Fault in a Road Construction Accident?

June 25, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

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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Drowsy people can cause accidents

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance

May 3, 2021/by Bailey Javins and Carter LC

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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