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Many people think of dogs as “man’s best friend,” but they are capable of inflicting serious wounds on people. Some dogs bite to protect their owners and their homes, while others may do so out of fear or in response to provocation or aggression. People can avoid dog bites in several ways with a few…

Many people who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others wonder how much they might secure in compensation through personal injury claims. A personal injury lawsuit is often the only option for recouping medical expenses, lost income, and property damage after an accident caused by negligence. Additionally, plaintiffs in personal injury cases can hire…

Anyone who sustains a brain injury faces a difficult road to recovery – if recovery is possible. Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or illness that caused brain injury can have permanent effects. In some cases, a brain injury victim may be able to recover almost completely, but virtually every brain injury entails some…

Many Americans suffer severe injuries or develop serious medical conditions that render them unable to work. Disability benefits exist to provide these individuals the means to survive and cover basic living expenses. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among the most serious wounds a person can suffer, and any type of TBI can involve permanent or…

Winning a lawsuit is no small victory; it can lead to the compensation you desperately need to cover medical expenses and help you move forward after a personal injury. Before you celebrate your win, however, understand the possible fees and taxation associated with a compensation award or judgment in West Virginia. After your West Virginia…

Parking lots are common settings for car accidents, “fender benders,” and pedestrian collisions. Indeed, they are naturally hazardous places to drive. There are many vehicles and pedestrians walking in all directions, many signs to heed, and the need to back in or out of tight spaces. Inexperienced and careless drivers pose a higher risk of…

Driving while intoxicated is an all-too-common mistake that results in thousands of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths every year. Studies show that an average of 28 people in the U.S. die every day in drunk driving related crashes. The task of driving is a privilege, not a right. Unfortunately, many drivers forget this and…

The civil courts in West Virginia allow injured parties to recover for economic losses, such as accident-related medical bills, lost wages, and property damage in personal injury lawsuits. The courts also recognize that these aren’t the only harms victims may suffer. In many accidents, injured victims also have non-economic, or intangible, damages. A common category…

A stillbirth is a terrible tragedy that is traumatic for the mother, father, and other family members. While some stillbirths are unavoidable, others result from the negligence or incompetence of a healthcare professional during pregnancy, labor, or childbirth. Contact a West Virginia birth injury attorney immediately if the physicians could not give you a clear…

An estimated 1.3 million people encounter significant amounts of asbestos in the workplace every day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Manufacturers stopped using asbestos in the 1970s, but many older materials contain these harmful minerals that cause serious illness and death to thousands of people in the United States. Companies used…