Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
Injuries sustained in a crash between an eighteen-wheeler and a passenger vehicle can be devastating. The occupants of the smaller vehicle are most at risk. Truck-car crashes are more complex than collisions between two passenger vehicles. How do advocates for injured parties determine liability? A little background Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association indicates there was a 4%…
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes laws regarding overtime pay. These laws dictate who is eligible for overtime, as well as how much eligible workers must receive. All workers should understand FLSA regulations and employer obligations. Here are a few things to keep in mind about overtime rates. Who is eligible for overtime…
Burns can happen in different places like your home or place of work, or due to an automobile accident. Some burns only require home treatment, but more severe burns can do a lot of damage. In addition to the pain and disfigurement, a high degree burn can inflict on your body, a serious burn may produce dangerous health complications. Healthline…
Most employers will provide you breaks while you work. Breaks are a great way to step away from things and recharge before heading back to work. However, you may wonder if your employer has to pay you for your breaks. The Division of Labor explains the law requires employers to offer at least a 20-minute break for employees working at…
Slip and fall incidents can result in a severe injury that can impact everything from physical health to mental well-being. Falls account for around 1 million emergency room trips per year, as well, just to get a handle on the scope of the problem. But unfortunately, as with any potential money-making opportunity, fraudsters find a way to turn slip and…
Even if you take steps to avoid a crash and stay safe on the road, a drowsy driver could turn your life upside down. Between hectic work schedules, family lives, medication and other risks, drivers become drowsy for a host of reasons. It is helpful to review statistics in order to understand how widespread this behavior is. If a drowsy…
West Virginia employees want to believe that when they start their jobs, their bosses are in their corner, and they’re getting paid a fair wage. If you’ve recently found out that you haven’t been paid fairly for your time, you may be wondering what your options are. Thankfully, the United States Government and the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA,…
Determining who was at fault in a multi-vehicle crash is never easy, whether the accident occurs in West Virginia or elsewhere. That makes it tough to seek damage recovery through the civil justice system, and it could also complicate insurance claims. Any accident involving three or more vehicles is considered a multi-car accident. How do multi-car accidents happen? A significant number of them happen because drivers fail to…
Employees in West Virginia might have questions about per diem allowances. Who qualifies, and what are the rules? Per diem is a Latin term that translates to “by day.” Employers may reimburse the actual expenses of employees with travel duties, or they may choose to provide per diem allowances calculated by prescribed rates. The General Services Administration (GSA) establishes per diem rates for lodging, meals and…
Many employees nationwide, including in West Virginia, use various ways to protect their business’s bottom lines — many times to the detriment of their employees. One method they use is the misclassification of employees. It costs a company a whole lot less to employ independent contract workers than permanent employees. How do employers benefit from this practice? Misclassification of workers benefits…