Many large West Virginia construction projects require workers to frequently move up and down floors using elevator hoists. This is especially common during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that go up several floors. Faulty elevators can be dangerous to the general public as well as to those who work on them. And construction […]
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When someone gets injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, there is a good possibility that they will have to miss some days from work because of the injury. This could be just a few days in the milder cases, or it could be several weeks or months (or longer) when the […]
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There are a lot of different occupations in which people either drive for a living or spend a large portion of their work hours behind the wheel. In these occupations, work-related auto accidents are fairly common. A good number of these accidents result in injuries, some of which can be serious and even catastrophic. Whether […]
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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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 […]
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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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. […]
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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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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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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The Dangers of Elevator Accidents on Construction Sites
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.Many large West Virginia construction projects require workers to frequently move up and down floors using elevator hoists. This is especially common during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that go up several floors. Faulty elevators can be dangerous to the general public as well as to those who work on them. And construction […]
How To Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.When someone gets injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, there is a good possibility that they will have to miss some days from work because of the injury. This could be just a few days in the milder cases, or it could be several weeks or months (or longer) when the […]
Who is Responsible for Work-Related Auto Accidents?
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.There are a lot of different occupations in which people either drive for a living or spend a large portion of their work hours behind the wheel. In these occupations, work-related auto accidents are fairly common. A good number of these accidents result in injuries, some of which can be serious and even catastrophic. Whether […]
Excessive Noise and Your Hearing: A Common Workplace Hazard
/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 […]
Lee Javins – 360 Advocacy Speaker
/by Bailey Javins & Carter, LCOur 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 […]
Can Auto Repair Shops Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?
/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 […]
Top 10 Most-Cited OSHA Safety Violations for 2020
/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. […]
How Does the Law Define a Psychological Injury?
/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 […]
The Dangers of Forklift Accidents on Construction Sites
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCForklifts 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 […]
Understanding Emotional Distress in Workplace Injury Claims
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter LCWhen 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 […]