For those suffering a disability in West Virginia and elsewhere, it can be difficult to meet all the financial responsibilities required of an individual or a family. In some cases, a serious or permanent disability can make it difficult or impossible to work, thus, making it challenging to make an income to cover living expenses. […]
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Recently, we spoke about a lawsuit recently filed by a West Virginia worker who alleged that his employer routinely discriminated against employees who attempted to exercise their right to workers’ compensation. West Virginia law, to be sure, prohibits employers from discriminating in any fashion against present or past employees due to their receipt or attempt […]
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New research shows that men are two times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident than women. A researcher with the West Virginia University School of Public Health an Injury Control Research Center spearheaded the study. Researchers looked at data recorded in the United States 2008 and 2009. Worldwide, more than 1.2 […]
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When individuals in West Virginia and other states across the country are unable to work because of an injury, illness or disability, this can be very problematic and life impacting for the individual. While Social Security disability benefits are available to those suffering from serious disabilities, those filing for benefits may not receive them following their […]
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Being involved in a serious accident is a traumatic and life impacting event. In most cases, a victim suffers major physical injuries. While it is clear that medical intervention is required to help the victim recover and heal from injuries, what about the injuries that cannot be seen? A major accident, no matter the type […]
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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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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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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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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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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What is the appeals process for SSD benefits?
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.For those suffering a disability in West Virginia and elsewhere, it can be difficult to meet all the financial responsibilities required of an individual or a family. In some cases, a serious or permanent disability can make it difficult or impossible to work, thus, making it challenging to make an income to cover living expenses. […]
What does state law have to say about discrimination in workers’ comp cases?
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.Recently, we spoke about a lawsuit recently filed by a West Virginia worker who alleged that his employer routinely discriminated against employees who attempted to exercise their right to workers’ compensation. West Virginia law, to be sure, prohibits employers from discriminating in any fashion against present or past employees due to their receipt or attempt […]
West Virginia researcher says male pedestrians at higher risk than women
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.New research shows that men are two times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident than women. A researcher with the West Virginia University School of Public Health an Injury Control Research Center spearheaded the study. Researchers looked at data recorded in the United States 2008 and 2009. Worldwide, more than 1.2 […]
Wait for hearing for applicants appealing denied SSD claims
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.When individuals in West Virginia and other states across the country are unable to work because of an injury, illness or disability, this can be very problematic and life impacting for the individual. While Social Security disability benefits are available to those suffering from serious disabilities, those filing for benefits may not receive them following their […]
Seeking SSD benefits for mental conditions
/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter L.C.Being involved in a serious accident is a traumatic and life impacting event. In most cases, a victim suffers major physical injuries. While it is clear that medical intervention is required to help the victim recover and heal from injuries, what about the injuries that cannot be seen? A major accident, no matter the type […]
SSD benefits and financial planning
/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 […]
SSD beneficiaries using programs to gain employment
/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 […]
Proving that you were fired for filing for 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 […]
Natural Resources official says West Virginia tree stand accidents on the rise
/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. […]
MSHA says mining injuries and deaths were at a record low in 2012
/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 […]