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Almost all personal injury cases center on the same legal theory – negligence. The negligence theory states that if a person fails to conduct him/herself according to the acceptable standards of behavior to avoid unreasonable risks of harm to others, that person is guilty of negligence. As such, the person may have to compensate victims…

If you read the terms of your automobile insurance policy, you will likely find a clause that requires you to report any and all car accidents to the insurance carrier within a certain timeframe. Failure to do so can result in the insurer denying coverage for your crash for late reporting, or raising your premium…

Now that spring is starting to heat up, it’s time for us to get outdoors and enjoy some time exploring all that West Virginia has to offer. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) become more popular this time of year, but do you know all the rules regarding their operation? We’ve compiled this guide so you can use…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you likely have several questions. How will you pay for your medical bills? Who is responsible? How can you keep afloat while you’re recovering from your injuries? A personal injury settlement is intended to provide answers to all of these questions: it will compensate for your medical…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may be suffering from any number of injuries. Some of the most common motor vehicle injuries include whiplash and damage to the extremities. Shoulder injuries are particularly problematic. Because adrenaline may mask the pain, you may not even notice your shoulder injury until well after your…

It’s the time everyone dreads: you’re driving down the highway and a light on your dash comes on. You know you’re supposed to keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance for safety reasons, but you can’t help but feel that auto repair shops are taking you for a ride. That’s why our West Virginia auto accident…

After a workplace accident, you may assume a workers’ compensation claim is your only recourse for obtaining compensation for your injuries. While West Virginia’s workers’ comp system is an excellent course of action after many workplace accidents, some circumstances deserve the attention of a judge or jury. Learn the difference between workers’ comp and personal…

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that out of 4,379 worker fatalities in the year 2015, 21.4% (937) occurred in the construction industry. Construction is a highly dangerous industry in which workers have to operate heavy machinery, work from great heights, handle toxic chemicals, and work with electricity. Fatal and nonfatal construction injuries…

Most people are familiar with common types of nursing home abuse: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. However, with the fast rise of mobile devices and related social media platforms, a new kind of elder abuse has developed in nursing homes and care facilities across the country: social media nursing home…

When you are injured on the job, it can be frightening, stressful, confusing, painful, and overwhelming: many people are equally concerned about their health, their financial security, and their careers – all three of which can be in jeopardy after a serious accident and injury. It is absolutely vital to understand that the actions you…