Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a collection of federal laws that serve to protect workers' rights. However, despite its clear provisions, some employers still ignore the FLSA, particularly regarding wage deductions. Among the most common violations are those...
The Social Security Disability (SSD) program offers a vital safety net for West Virginia residents with disabilities that prevent them from working. However, the application process can be challenging, and denials are unfortunately common. In fact, the national...
Numerous federal and West Virginia state statutes establish certain rights for employees. For example, businesses should not allow sexual harassment, discriminate against those with medical issues or violate safety standards for the industry in which they operate....
A lot of industries are struggling with staffing issues. As a result, employees are constantly asked to work through their lunch breaks or carry pagers and other internal communication devices so that they’re perpetually on call, even during their meal times....
Here’s the bad news: Roughly two million people apply for some form of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) every single year – and only 38% of them will actually be approved without having to file an appeal. The good news is that about...
Just because there is a very famous song about the splendor of roads in West Virginia does not necessarily make road travel in the Mountain State safe for motorists. In fact, with major changes in elevation across the state and several urban centers that experience...
Victims of sexual violence often struggle to get justice. Police departments don't generally know how to handle such cases effectively, and only a tiny percentage of scenarios involving sexual abuse or sexual assault ever see justice in the criminal courts. Difficulty...
No one plans to get into a motor vehicle accident. However, specific strategies before getting behind the wheel can help avoid the possibility of a severe and potentially fatal collision. While you can control how you operate a car, no guarantee exists that others...
Taking informed steps after a car crash will help a crash victim to minimize their expenses and make it easier for them to pursue compensation. After a car crash, those affected need to preserve evidence, seek medical care and obtain professional support as they...
Both people involved in car crashes and family members responding to a loved one's call from the scene of a nearby wreck will need to be smart about what steps they take. How you handle the news of a car crash can have a big impact on how much financial compensation...