West Virginia Workplace Injury Lawyer
West Virginians are dedicated hard working people. We give our loyalty and our devotion to our employers. That hard working spirit and sense of loyalty allows West Virginia businesses to benefit, grow and prosper. The Workers’ Compensation system helps to protect workers when they are hurt on the job by paying for medical care and reimbursing, at least partially, for lost wages while a worker is incapable of performing his or her job duties.
There are times, however, when an injured worker can recover directly from his employer. While these situations are somewhat limited, the law provides for occasions when employees can bring a direct cause of action against his employer, outside of the Workers’ Compensation system. These instances are referred to as “deliberate intent” cases and proceed in the circuit court system. Serious and devastating injuries occur because employers carelessly or recklessly expose their workers to dangers; neglect or refuse to follow safety procedures, practices or regulations; and put the bottom line in front of worker safety. Work injuries can take many forms but include:
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Electrocution
- Paralysis
- Eye injuries/loss of vision
- Brain Injuries
- Loss of limbs
- Burns
These injuries can occur in virtually any employment setting including:
- Mining accidents
- Construction accidents
- Manufacturing accidents
- Trucking/motor vehicle use
In such cases, an employer may be liable to an injured worker outside the Workers’ Compensation realm.
The lawyers at Pauley Curry, PLLC have successfully represented injured workers for decades in deliberate intent cases. We know the specific legal requirements that must be met in order to pursue and prevail in such cases. It takes an experienced lawyer to identify and prosecute work place injury cases. The knowledgeable deliberate intent lawyers at Pauley Curry, PLLC are skilled at handling such claims. Our lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience in handling personal injury cases.
Our lawyers understand the science and medicine involved in your case. We have access to a wide array of experts needed to win your case. We have the experience and compassion to know and understand how you personally are suffering – physically, financially, and emotionally. Your lost wages, both past and future, are an immediate threat to your family’s well being. Medical expenses continue to mount. The psychological stress and pressure brought about by your inability to work and enjoy life as you did previously is devastating. We understand these problems.
A lawyer representing you takes the burden off you in dealing with the details of the case. A good lawyer is dedicated to your case and spends time dealing with other parties, lawyers and insurance companies. Because Pauley Curry PLLC is a small firm, you will receive the individualized attention your case demands and deserves. Also, because the firm is small, our lawyers handle your cases personally. Paralegals and staff members will assist the attorney, but you can be assured that an experienced lawyer is in charge and working on your behalf.
If you have been injured at work, call Pauley Curry, PLLC for a consultation as soon as possible. Our firm provides free consultations, by phone, in our office, or at any location convenient for you. If our lawyers agree to take your case, we work on a contingent fee basis, advancing all the costs and not recovering anything unless you do.
