Blog

Elder abuse and neglect are far too common in the United States and in West Virginia. Because many seniors who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities often do not have the ability to report their mistreatment, it is firmly in the hands of their loved ones and their community members to ensure that…

Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, especially in instances in which your vehicle is rear-ended by another vehicle. If you have suffered a whiplash injury, the person who caused your car accident may be responsible for compensating you for damages, which could include: Hospital bills related to your injury. Future medical…

Whether you are attempting to file a personal injury claim with an insurance company, settle a case out of court, or head to the courtroom, it is vital to understand how the defense is planning to argue your case legally. Below, our West Virginia personal injury lawyers have collected the eight most common ways that…

Ski accidents, snowboard accidents, and sledding/tubing accidents are somewhat common in the mountains of West Virginia – but who is at fault for these accidents, and can you collect compensation from the at-fault parties? Because of the inherent risks of downhill skiing and other snow sports, and because of special laws protecting ski resorts, it…

When it comes to car insurance law, states fall into two general categories: “fault” car insurance states and “no-fault” car insurance states. “No-fault” car insurance states, of which there are a dozen, have laws in which your own car insurance policy pays for your crash-related damages and injuries regardless of who was at fault for…

When you get into a car accident and file a claim with your own insurance company, it is called a first-party insurance claim. When someone else is at fault for your car accident and you believe that at-fault driver should pay for damages, you file a third-party claim with the other driver’s (or the at-fault…

When it comes to car accident law, one of the biggest misconceptions we hear in our office is that the driver behind the wheel who caused the accident is always at fault and ultimately responsible for related damages. Although this is often the case with simple, straightforward traffic accident cases, there are a large number…

Slipping and falling on a public sidewalk can lead to serious injuries, including: Head injuries Back injuries Neck injuries Ankle and foot injuries Wrist and hand injuries These injuries can be painful, debilitating, and expensive. For this reason, it is imperative that you understand how your sidewalk slip and fall accident took place, who was…

There is perhaps nothing more tragic than the sudden, preventable death of a loved one. If your loved one has died due to the negligence of another person or entity, the at-fault party is responsible for compensating you for damages, which can include: Medical bills. Lost future wages. Pain and suffering. Loss of consortium. Mental…

West Virginia, the state with the highest rate of prescription drug overdoses in the country, has just settled two multi-million dollar lawsuits with prescription drug distributors. On December 28, 2016, the state’s largest and third-largest prescription drug distributors, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, will pay the state $20 million and $16 million respectively. The settlement, which…