Posted in Divorce,Uncategorized on February 14, 2014
During a divorce in West Virginia, the family court judge decides the divorce. West Virginia has 35 family court judges in 26 family court circuits. The judge depends on where the divorce is filed. The judge can decide on property, debts, alimony, child custody, and child support in a divorce. Any property owned by both… read more
Posted in Divorce,Uncategorized on February 13, 2014
In order to obtain a divorce in West Virginia, certain elements must be met. A couple seeking a divorce in West Virginia must have been married in West Virginia and at least one of the spouses must continue to reside in West Virginia. Alternatively, a couple seeking a divorce in West Virginia can obtain a… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on February 11, 2014
West Virginia has the second highest death by fire rate of 37.2, after the District of Columbia. The relative risk of dying in a fire in West Virginia is 3.3 while the U.S. general population relative risk is 1. A house fire is something that can change your life in ways you can’t imagine. They… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on February 10, 2014
S & S Communications, one of the companies involved in the February 1, 2014 cell-phone tower collapse was previously cited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration in 2009 after an employee fell to his death. The 2009 fatal accident caused S & S Communications to receive two serious violations from OSHA and a fine… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on February 6, 2014
The statute of limitations dates back to early Roman Law and is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Once the statute of limitations runs out, the legal claim is no longer valid. This is designed to prevent fraudulent claims from arising after all evidence has been lost. The statute of limitations is a defense that… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on February 4, 2014
According to recent news reports, the February 1, 2014, collapse of cell towers could take up to six months to investigate. According to OSHA’s area director, Prentice Cline, OSHA arrived at the site of the collapse on Saturday and has started collecting evidence. Cline has described the incident as complex and indicated that the investigation… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on February 3, 2014
On Saturday, February 1, 2014, three workers were killed and two others seriously injured when a cell phone tower collapsed in Harrison County, West Virginia. The incident occurred on Murphy’s Run Road in the Summit Park area of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Contractors were repairing the structure of the cell phone tower when the tower collapsed,… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on January 30, 2014
Most industry accidents are made up from slips, trips, and falls. They make up nearly 15% of all accidental deaths per year with roughly 12,000 per year. Slips, trips, and falls are the second leading cause of accidental death behind motor vehicle accidents. Slips, trips, and falls are the most commonly reported injuries in the… read more
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Uncategorized on January 29, 2014
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor harms a patient by failing to perform their medical duties properly. Medical malpractice claims must be proven and have basic requirements. There must have been a doctor-patient relationship, meaning the doctor was hired and agreed to be hired. The doctor had to be negligent in the diagnosis or treatment… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on January 28, 2014
Clearing the sidewalks on your property is important for safety, especially during the winter months when snow and ice become an issue. Many areas have a 24 hour time limit to remove snow and ice. If not done within 24 hours of the snowfall, property owners could be subject to fines depending on where one… read more
