What should I look for in a worksite or construction injury attorney?
The first thing I think you need to see if that person has actually done a work site, especially a construction site, case. You need someone is familiar with the OSHA regulations. You need someone who can show familiarity with the industry regulations. There are a lot of regulations or safe workplace rules, that industries […]
What type of construction worksite injuries do you see most often?
I get a lot of cases where companies have men working on, at heights, over four or five six feet, no fall protection, no barriers, no barricades. And, workers of course suffer these horrible falls and injuries, broken legs, arms. I’ve had clients that were paralyzed as a result of these falls, significant head injuries. […]
What type of workplace accidents do you see most often?
That I see most often as an attorney here. Bailey Javins & Carter is we represent folks that have been involved in pretty much any type of workplace or industrial accident. But the majority of the time we see a lot of oil and gas well cases, Marcellus Shale cases, where they’ve been injured on […]
Who is responsible for my injury if I was injured on a construction site?
For folks who have been out there and understand how construction works, very very seldom is there just one company on a site. You’ve got your general contractor, subcontractors. And, folks need to remember that the OSHA regulations that apply to that work site, if you have employees on that site, you’re responsible for the […]
Why is it important to retain an attorney after a workplace injury?
If you or a loved one has sustained a workplace injury it’s important that you get a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. An employer may not always report your injury to the proper authorities whether it be MSHA, The State Mine office, or OSHA, if you’re injured in a non-mining […]
What should I look for in a workplace accident attorney?
In a workplace accident attorney, if you’ve been involved in a workplace accident, you need to look for an attorney that has experience. If you’re going to sue your employer here in West Virginia there’s a very, very specific standard and regulation that you have to, statute that you have to sue them under and […]
How long will it take to settle my workplace injury case?
And there’s no bright line answer to that. But, I typically tell people it could be as early as six months or as long as two years. Some cases will resolve without actually filing a suit through informal negotiations with the company you work for or their insurance carrier. Sometimes a case has to be […]
How much time do I have to report an injury on a work site?
What I tell folks is there is no specific deadline on how long you have to report an incident where there’s been an injury on a construction site, but I will tell you please report it as quickly as possible. A lot of folks don’t realize that there are a very limited number of OSHA […]
I was injured on a construction work site, what is the first thing I need to do?
Certainly document everything that happened. If there are ways to get photographs of the scene please do that. I beg clients to keep a journal. Because, believe it or not you won’t remember something as well, you think because that injury is so horrible that you’ll never forget everything about it. Trust me. You will […]
I was injured on the job – What do I do first?
Make sure that you’ve reported your injury to your supervisor or to your boss at the company. You don’t want a situation where the company claims they have no knowledge of your injury. Once you report your injury obviously you need to seek medical attention, if your injury warrants that. It’s important that once you […]