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One important part of the personal injury settlement process is called the demand letter. A demand letter is sent to the insurance carrier or other parties involved in an insurance claim or lawsuit to “demand” appropriate compensation for injuries and damages an at-fault party caused. Some of the most common types of West Virginia personal…

When a person is injured in a car accident that was caused by the negligent or careless actions of another person, a personal injury claim enables them to recover compensation for their damages. Many people wonder if they are able to recover compensation if they have been injured while riding in an Uber. If you…

When a person suffers from paralysis, it dramatically affects their lives. Paralysis happens in different ways and varies in severity. Victims of paralysis often require long-term or lifelong medical care. This can become a tremendous expense for a victim and their family. How does paralysis occur? There are various causes of paralysis: Strokes Cerebral palsy…

Injury victims and their family members may be able to file personal injury claims or a wrongful death lawsuit if they are struck by a police car. These cases are much more complicated than regular vehicle accident cases, and you may need to speak to a qualified West Virginia car accident attorney to help you…

Many work injuries prevent a victim from returning to work right away. A doctor may order that they take some time off in order to completely heal. If you are injured at work and have been unable to go to your job due to your injuries, there are many factors to consider when it comes…

Emergency medical technicians are one of the most critical links in the lifesaving chain when someone is experiencing a medical emergency. EMTs and paramedics have tough jobs, and what they do from the time they get to a patient to the time they hand care over to a doctor at the hospital can dramatically affect…

If you or a loved one are injured in an accident that was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, you should be entitled to compensation. This process can become incredibly complex and you may need a West Virginia personal injury attorney to help. You also need to know what happens if…

Tony O’Dell of the Charleston-based law firm, Tiano O’Dell PLLC, will be featured in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber work. O’Dell now ranks among the top five percent of private practice attorneys nationwide, as determined by his peers. With over 25 years of experience, O’Dell has handled…

Within the last two decades, the number of truck crashes has increased by 20 percent. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 4,897 individuals died, and 130,000 people were injured in crashes that involved a large truck in 2002. While the majority of trucking companies follow the rules of the road some of…

Roughly two million elders in the United States are victims of abuse. And, when you have a loved one in a nursing facility, that statistic can be concerning. In fact, statistics from federal and state authorities record that almost one-third of nursing homes throughout the United States have been issued citations for abuse infractions and…