Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
Those in suffering from spinal cord injuries often have to face the cold fact that they may never walk again. In some cases, spinal cord damage results in the loss of mobility in both legs and hands, leaving accident victims totally dependent on others. Until recently, the thought that someone with such catastrophic injuries would ever regain the use of…
Residents and workers in West Virginia may want to know more about the process for filing wage and hour claims if their employers have not complied with the law. This may be in regard to wages, hours, and other conditions. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor enforces the laws of the Fair Labor Standards Act…
The definition of an employee is evolving as gig workers and independent contractors discover the benefits of working on their own. No longer do the old nine-to-five Monday through Friday standards fit many of today’s workers. Unfortunately, West Virginia employers do not always keep up with these kinds of changes, leading to the misclassification of many workers. This can leave…
The recent snow and ice storms across West Virginia likely will not be the last of the winter weather area residents will see. Ideally, they can stay off the roads until it is safe to drive, but this is not always possible. While some may creep cautiously to their destinations, other drivers take unnecessary chances, placing everyone they encounter at…
Any kind of motor vehicle accident can be devastating. However, an accident involving a commercial vehicle has the potential for far greater devastation than one involving only passenger vehicles. These large vehicles are inherently dangerous due to their size. Key differences to keep in mind An accident with a tractor-trailer has some unique elements compared to car wrecks, including: The…
Most employees expect to be compensated for their work with a regular salary or an hourly wage. However, in some situations, an employer may offer per diem pay. What does this mean, and how might it effect an employee’s wage and hour rights? Per diem literally means “by the day.” It is an option some employers may use to pay…
When a hit-and-run driver leaves a victim with fatal injuries, police often make the investigation a high priority. The loved ones of the victim frequently appreciate law enforcement’s passion to locate and bring to justice someone who took no steps to render aid to an injured victim. West Virginia police are currently undertaking such an investigation following an unfortunate motor…
Many employers regard sleeping on the job as a bad thing. However, certain industries require their employees to get some rest throughout their shifts. Most of these include occupations where employees have to be at their workplaces for long periods of time. A few examples of the types of eligible employees include truck drivers and airline pilots. So, for those…
In the workplace, classifying employees and categorizing wages can make all the difference on payday. For example, West Virginia employees who are uncertain whether their compensation is by salary, hourly wages, tips or commissions may not understand why their paychecks do not amount to what they were expecting. They may also find it difficult to support claims if filing a…
Some people have a paralyzing fear of elevators and prefer to avoid them altogether. However, most people think nothing of using elevators to get where they are going, especially when they have many floors to travel or are carrying heavy items. The doors open, and they simply step into the elevator, perhaps without even thinking about it. Unfortunately, a mechanical…