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The Dangers of Sun Glare Accidents

December 16, 2019/in Personal Injury /by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

During the fall and winter months when the days get shorter, the possibility of sun glare while driving greatly increases. We have all experienced it from time to time; you are driving to or from work and everything is fine – until a blast of blinding bright sunlight pierces through your windshield. Suddenly, you can […]

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Coal Mine Worker Fatality Rates are on The Rise

October 17, 2019/in construction accident injuries /by Bailey Javins and Carter, LC

There has been a disturbing number of coal mining deaths in West Virginia and throughout Appalachia during the past few years. Workers have been killed in machinery and equipment accidents, roof falls and rib rolls, explosions, slips and falls, electrical accidents, and many others. There have been multiple recent incidents of electrocutions in coal mines, […]

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5 Common Reasons Workers’ Compensations Claims Are Denied

October 7, 2019/in Workers Compensation /by Bailey Javins and Carter, LC

Workers’ compensation is a system that is set up to protect workers who sustain an injury or illness that is related to their job. In West Virginia, nearly all employers are required to maintain workers’ comp coverage for their employees. There are some exceptions; such as casual employers with fewer than three employees, agricultural employers […]

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Why is Logging the Most Dangerous Job in America?

September 9, 2019/in Personal Injury /by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

The timber industry is vital to the American economy, and everyone depends on the products that come from timber to function in the modern world. But behind this industry is a group of some of the bravest men and women in our entire workforce. Logging is consistently listed as one of the most dangerous jobs […]

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Negligence that Can Lead to a Truck Accident

August 29, 2019/in Truck Accidents /by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

Large commercial trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. An 18-wheeler that is fully loaded typically weighs upwards of 80,000 pounds or more, making it far more difficult for the driver to make narrow turns and slow down to deal with adverse conditions.  And when a semi-truck is involved in an accident, […]

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What is the Death Rate for Power Linemen?

July 22, 2019/in Personal Injury /by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LC

Being a power lineman is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America. There are approximately 21 lineman deaths per 100,000 workers. This puts electrical power line installers and repairers at #9 on the top 10 workplace fatality rate list, right behind farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers.  Doing electrical work […]

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The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Construction Site Accident Lawsuits

July 6, 2019/in construction accident injuries /by Bailey Javins and Carter LC

Construction is a dangerous profession that involves the continual use of hard objects and heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment. These conditions pose a constant danger to those working at the job site and even those who are passing by. Construction site accidents happen frequently, and when they do, those who are injured are usually […]

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Work Zone Fatalities on the Rise in Recent Years

July 3, 2019/in workplace accidents /by Bailey, Javins and Carter, LC

Although many motorists complain about it, road construction is necessary to keep our roadways safe and well-maintained. This is especially important in states like West Virginia, where heavy snowfalls during the winter combined with below freezing temperatures put a ton of wear and tear on our roads. Come springtime, potholes litter the landscape, making it […]

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industrial chemical injuries attorney

5 Common Chemical Exposure Workplace Injuries

June 21, 2019/in Personal Injury /by Bailey Javins and Carter LC

Throughout our everyday lives, we run the risk of coming in contact with harmful substances. We may be exposed to toxic chemicals due of mold or lead paint in our homes, contamination in the water we drink, and very often, dangerous toxins in the air we breathe.  Another place where individuals are frequently exposed to […]

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Product Liability Cases in WVA

3 Most Common Types of Product Liability Claims

June 19, 2019/in Product Liability /by Bailey Javins & Carter LC

Our economy is becoming increasingly complex with each passing year. And every year, countless new products are introduced to consumers. Unfortunately, many of these products are rushed to the market without proper testing and without addressing various flaws that could cause injury. Others encounter problems with production of the product that make the product more […]

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