Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 28, 2012 • Injury Law
Never Again! West Virginia Fire Detector Program
Charleston, West Virginia — WCHS is teaming up with the Charleston Fire Department and the local community to help install fire detectors in as many homes as possible in light of this past weekend’s fatal fire that killed nine people, including seven children. Below is a short article from Jessica Reed reporting on behalf of…
read moreMarch 8, 2012 • Injury Law
WV Senate Stalls Insurance Disclosure Bill Likely Killing It in the Process
Charleston, WV – The legislation that would decrease lawsuits and protect folks injured in accidents by requiring insurance companies to disclose how much coverage is available after an accident is now in doubt. This is because the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the request of Sen. Clark Barnes, R-Randolph, delayed action on the bill Wednesday evening…
read moreSeptember 15, 2011 • Injury Law
Sexual Harassment under West Virginia Law
West Virginia Sexual Harassment Lawyer Regardless of your sex, race, religion, or disabilities, you have the right to be free from harassment at work. Sexual harassment is the most common form of harassment employees suffer. Sexual harassment is against the law when it is so severe or constant that it affects the conditions of the…
read moreApril 11, 2011 • Injury Law
Social Security Disability Lawyer – Part I
West Virginia’s lawyer discusses social security disability law. Most younger people rarely think of social security disability. The fact is, according to the Social Security Administration, a 20 year old worker has a 30% chance of becoming disabled before retirement age. In addition, many of us help our parents, grandparents, siblings, etc., with their affairs,…
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