In West Virginia, all drivers are banned from texting while driving. This is especially important to know if you were injured by someone who was texting while driving.West Virginia state law states that a person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle while texting....
Month: January 2014
Rights of Passengers in Automobile Accidents
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 29, 2014 | Insurance Law
Passengers who are injured in a car accident have rights and can sometimes recover for their injuries. Passengers should be informed of what their rights are. They should also be aware of who they can bring a cause of action against to recover for their injuries.A...
How Does Worker’s Compensation Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Your Employer?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 21, 2014 | Insurance Law
Worker's compensation is insurance purchased by a company to cover its employees in the event that the employee is injured at work. Worker's compensation allows an employee injured at work to get paid no matter who was at fault. This is great for employers because it...
When is an Employee an Independent Contractor?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 7, 2014 | Employment Law
Some employees may think that as long as both parties agree, the worker's status can be categorized as an independent contractor. However, that is not enough to establish their relationship under federal and state laws as an independent contractor. This is an...
At-will Employment
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 6, 2014 | Employment Law
The majority of states recognize at-will employment. Because of this, it is important to know what it means to be an at-will employee. At-will employees should also know what rights they have and understand what an at-will agreement is.Generally, employees are...
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