When you visit a business or other public venue, you expect the facilities to be safe and properly maintained. Any facility that is considered open to the public is responsible for keeping visitors reasonably safe from harm. But if you fall and sustain injuries in a public location, who is responsible?
Every winter, West Virginia residents see their share of pot holes – some small and annoying, others large and potentially damaging. This year, ongoing damp, rainy weather has made the problem even worse.
In West Virginia, we have no shortage of narrow two-lane roads, many of which are isolated and wind around mountains and through valleys. Less traffic does not always mean faster trips. Driving on these roads presents some challenges that are much different than larger interstate highways.
Companies provide almost all consumer financial products and services under written contracts. Arbitration agreements in those contracts can require that parties resolve any subsequent disputes through privately-appointed individuals (arbitrators), rather than through the court system.
Whether it’s a concert, festival, sporting event, or another type of event, a large number of people grouped together can easily become a target for criminals or be affected by natural disasters or other emergencies.
As we rush to purchase the perfect gifts for our friends and family, we will undoubtedly find ourselves in a retail store, shopping center or mall.
Many of us will be heading out this weekend to do some holiday shopping. This is often a time when we are busy and distracted, leaving us vulnerable to criminals. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
· Make sure to store your purchases in your trunk and out of sight.
· Avoid shopping alone. Two or more people shopping together are less likely to be the target of thieves.
The Thanksgiving holiday often means spending family time together cooking and enjoying those traditional meals. This Thanksgiving, be prepared to avoid some of the most common safety risks that can cause injury to a person or property, and ruin your holiday plans.
Did you know that the law protects employees from being discriminated against due to gender? Women’s struggle for workplace equality has been a long battle in this county and others around the world, but there are laws that protect a female worker from being treated unfairly or denied the same employment benefits as their male co-workers.
When we have a need for a product or service in today’s world, we automatically turn to the internet. So, when your parent, grandparent or other family member needs a nursing home or extended care facility,
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