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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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How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance

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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Liability for Crane Accidents on a Construction Site

April 9, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter, LC

Construction is rated every year among the most dangerous occupations in the US. This year, construction-related trades occupy three of the top 10 spots on the list. There are a lot of potential hazards on a construction site, and even when all of the required safety protocols are followed, many things can still go wrong. […]

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Gone but Not Forgotten: BJC Remembers the Fallen Workers from the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster

April 5, 2021/by Bailey Javins & Carter, LC

On April 4, 2010, 29 coal miners working in the Upper Big Branch mine were killed in an explosion. This tragic disaster turned out to be the worst coal mining accident in four decades. An independent investigation found that the coal company that operated the mine was directly responsible for the blast. The company was […]

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Determining Liability when a Third Party Causes a Car Accident

March 29, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter, LC

There are millions of auto accidents in the United States each year, and most of them are the result of some type of negligence. In fact, a Stanford University analysis concluded that at least 90% of all motor vehicle crashes are caused at least in part by human error. But human error can mean a […]

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Are you Required to Provide a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?

March 2, 2021/by Bailey Javins & Carter LC

After being in an accident that results in a personal injury, you might find yourself dealing with the responsible party’s insurance company. It usually starts with a phone call from an adjuster soon after the accident to ask how you were doing. They will be very friendly, courteous, and empathetic, and they will do everything […]

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Can Returning to Work Too Soon Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?

February 19, 2021/by Bailey Javins & Carter LC

Getting injured in an accident can take a major financial toll on victims and their families. Medical bills can pile up quickly and being out of work for an extended period of time makes matters even worse. Missing a lot of work is not only difficult financially; it can also be hard for an injured […]

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What Happens if you are Involved in a Crash with a Company Vehicle?

January 29, 2021/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter L.C.

If you get into an auto accident while driving a company vehicle, the case can be far more complicated than accidents that happen in a personal car. One of the first issues will be determining who is at fault and who is responsible to pay for the injuries and other losses that are sustained. In […]

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4 Injured in Belle, WV Chemical Plant Explosion: Cause to Be Investigated

4 Injured in Belle, WV Chemical Plant Explosion: Cause to Be Investigated

December 11, 2020/by Bailey Javins & Carter LC

An explosion at the Chemours plant in Belle, WV earlier this week resulted in a fire that prompted a temporary shelter in place order for residents within a 2-mile radius of the plant. Route 60 was also closed between Campbell’s Creek and the Chelyan Bridge because of the incident. The explosion left several people injured, […]

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