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June 9, 2010

What? Sue my employer? (Deliberate Intent)

...sts. For a serious injury, the recovery can be substantial. Attorneys take deliberate intent workplace injuries on a contingent fee basis (a percentage of the recovery). We off course, are interested in handling deliberate intent cases or associating with a firm that has this type of case as a “primary area of focus”. We know the firms with the best reputations and won’t hesitate to help you find one. Call if you have been injured seriously in a w...

March 1, 2022

Some Guidance for “Deliberate Intent” or “Industrial Accident” Claims

...ttorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   What? Sue my employer? (Deliberate Intent) – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   A Personal Injury Glossary: Negligence, Insurance, and the Rest – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   A ROADMAP TO BURTON HUNTER’S IDEAS AND “WISDOM” – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterla...

December 28, 2022

2023 Legal Resource Guide, Personal Injury, Family, Civil Litigation, and Your Legal Checkup.

...J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   Deliberate Intent Guidelines: Some Guidance for “Deliberate Intent” or “Industrial Accident” Claims – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   What Buttons Do I push? Deliberate Intent: Where to Find Words of Wisdom – Or “Which Button Do I Push?” – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net) St...

January 24, 2018

A Personal Injury Glossary: Negligence, Insurance, and the Rest

...ave diminished medical malpractice claims in WV by ¾ in recent years. 21. “Deliberate Intent Claims”: are claims against an employer for industrial accidents and injuries that result from egregious behavior (“deliberate intent”) and clear violations of industry standards. These claims are over and above Workers’ Compensation claims, which are paid regardless of fault, at carefully circumscribed rates and standards. 22. Social Security Disability,...

December 21, 2012

Where to Find Words of Wisdom – Or “Which Button Do I Push?”

...big” cases come along during his or her career. These might be employees’ “deliberate intent” cases, such as the ones filed by the Sago and Upper Big Branch Mine miners and families, product liability (4-wheeler or SUV rollover cases, etc.), Medical Malpractice, or even an auto, truck, or motorcyle collisions with major injuries. Neely pointed out that calling the local lawyer makes good sense. Even if that lawyer was not on the trial lawyers’ (WV...

February 27, 2017

A Summing Up of Eight Years’ of Blogging

...on professionalism and collegiality, myriad insurance issues, bad faith, “deliberate intent” industrial injury law, alternate dispute resolution, e.g. mediation, arbitration, ethics, civil disputes and litigation, religion, politics, philosophy, and history. If I could wave a magic wand, I would edit out 25%-30% of 1300 pages. I would ease up on the lecturing tone and the appearance of condescension. Am I ashamed of my writing? No! I can delete a...

March 15, 2014

Industrial Accidents

...es of extreme negligence that results in injury or wrongful death. What is Deliberate Intent? Some types of risk are obvious, such as operating a saw without a safety guard or climbing to the top step of a ladder. If your employer knew to a reasonable degree of certainty that you were going to be injured, and asked you to do the job anyway, then your employer is guilty of “deliberate intent.” One of my clients was a machinist who was forced to do...

August 17, 2014

A Personal View of How to Find the Best Lawyer

...if the case is much more complex? The typical medical malpractice case or “deliberate intent, industrial injury, case requires the attorney to advance anywhere from $20,000-$100,000 of litigation expenses and wait a year or two to be paid. These expenses include: a. engineering reports, b. medical experts, c. Economists, d. Vocational experts e. depositions, and, f. travel costs. It makes sense to want the attorney handling your industrial injury...

January 18, 2011

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do Anyway?

..., auto accident, premises fall, medical malpractice, defective product, or deliberate intent (work place injury)? b. Is fault clear, contested, or uncertain? c. What insurance policies are in place, auto liability, premises liability, underinsured coverage, uninsured coverage, property damage, medical insurance, “med pay”, “personal umbrella”, coverage of other family members, etc.? This can be a very complicated answer. But, getting an overview i...

March 15, 2014

Mine Site Accidents

...ica dust exposure that causes black lung disease Heavy equipment accidents Deliberate intent Call Toll Free 304-472-7477 for a Free Consultation I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how I can be of assistance to your and your family. Please contact my law office in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to arrange a free initial consultation about your case. Call toll free 304-472-7477. There is no cost and no obligation to discuss your case. If you...