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SSD benefits and financial planning

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Social Security Disability /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

Whether young or old, West Virginians can never know what to expect when a disabling injury plagues them. No matter the cause, when an injury leaves an individual disabled, this could greatly impact their ability to meet basic necessities and pay monthly bills. Therefore, those suffering from such an injury often seek out assistance from […]

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SSD beneficiaries using programs to gain employment

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Social Security Disability /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

When West Virginia residents suffer an injury on-the-job or in an accident, the main concern is likely undergoing the proper medical treatment to recovery from the injury. Typically, minor injuries do not require much downtime to recover from, while others involve a lengthy recovery process. When an individual suffers a serious injury, the likelihood of […]

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Proving that you were fired for filing for workers’ compensation

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Workers Compensation /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

For many people who get hurt at work, filing for workers’ compensation can seem intimidating, if they have reason to believe the boss will fire them for doing so. Firing an employee in retaliation for seeking workers’ comp benefits is illegal in West Virginia, and is considered a form of workplace discrimination. Still, often it is […]

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Natural Resources official says West Virginia tree stand accidents on the rise

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Personal Injury /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

Hunters have been involved in a number of accidents this year in West Virginia. A lieutenant with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section says that nine hunters have suffered life-threatening injuries in hunting platform accidents this season, while one hunter was killed in such an accident. The news has mixed results. […]

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MSHA says mining injuries and deaths were at a record low in 2012

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Workers Compensation /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

We have been reporting a number of stories about the rash of coal mining accidents that have plagued the industry in the early part of this year. Several fatal mine accidents occurred in rapid succession in West Virginia mines in February. The string of tragic accidents came after what mine safety officials say was a […]

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Mesothelioma can strike years after workplace asbestos exposure

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Workers Compensation /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

A rare but deadly form of cancer can strike anyone who has ever been exposed to asbestos. In the U.S., asbestos was once used in many industries due to its durability and resistance to heat, fire, chemicals and electricity. Today, we recognize the danger of asbestos, but for many people in West Virginia, the damage […]

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How OSHA tries to prevent construction site accidents

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Workers Compensation /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

Because construction work is so potentially dangerous, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces several safety regulations at construction sites. These regulations can be roughly divided into construction worker rights and obligations OSHA places on contractors and similar employers to provide a reasonably safe workplace. Employee Rights Among the rights construction workers enjoy under federal law […]

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Can veterans receiving VA benefits qualify for SSD benefits?

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Social Security Disability /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

The men and women who make up our country’s military forces can, unfortunately, suffer a variety of mental conditions that stem from serving our nation. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is frequently a problem for veterans, making it difficult for them to return to their normal life or even maintain a job. When a veteran […]

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Besides workers’ comp, how else do workers get compensated?

November 9, 2016/in Law Blog, Workers Compensation /by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.

Workers’ compensation exists to provide a way for victims of workplace injuries or illnesses an avenue for recovery, so that they need not suffer a financial burden on top of their disabling condition. It also helps employers limit their financial risk. Most of the time, an injured worker cannot both collect workers’ comp and sue […]

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