How to Determine What a Reasonable Settlement Would be for Your Car Accident, Work Injury or Other Personal Injury Case If you have been injured in an accident because of the negligence of another, you may be wondering what a fair settlement would be for your personal injury claim. The answer to that question is […]
West Virginia Personal Injury Claim FAQs
Answers to Personal Injury Lawsuit FAQs Below are general answers to some of the questions we often hear from individuals with personal injury claims. We have also included some important issues that accident victims need to be aware of in order to protect their rights. That said, every personal injury case is unique and has different facts. […]
WV Bar’s Tuesday Legal Connect
West Virginia Volunteer Lawyers Answer Questions Every Tuesday At West Law Firm, we only represent people wrongfully injured because limiting our practice to one area of law makes us better lawyers for our clients. However, we know that people frequently have legal questions unrelated to personal injury law, and we want to do our best to make sure […]
Why it’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer immediately after an accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile crash or hurt by negligence, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible for many reasons. Evidence needs to be preserved as tire marks fade and accident scenes are cleaned. Also, speaking with the other driver’s insurance […]
Free or low cost Attorneys in West Virginia
Below is a list of resources for people in West Virginia who need free or low cost legal help. This list begins with organizations that provide free legal assistance and is followed by a number of legal resources that help people who need or want to represent themselves. The list concludes with a WV lawyer […]
Accident? Should You Hire a Lawyer?
If you have been involved in an accident, you may be unsure about whether you should hire an attorney and if so, whom should you hire. Hiring the right West Virginia personal injury attorney can really make a difference in whether you receive full compensation. Contacting an injury lawyer as soon as possible after an […]
Signs of a Bad Personal Injury Lawyer
I have had the opportunity to work with and/or observe many West Virginia personal injury lawyers. Not surprisingly, I have seen some good ones, and have I have seen some bad ones. What is surprising is what causes some lawyers to consistently fail to get good results for their clients. Before I share my discovery […]
Punitive Damages and Compensatory Damages under West Virginia Law
Compensatory damages in personal injury claims Under West Virginia law, compensatory damages are what compensate a plaintiff for the harms and losses he or she suffered because of another’s tortious conduct (typically, negligence). Compensatory damages are designed to remedy specific losses, called specific damages, and general losses, which are called general damages. In a personal […]
Car Accident Attorney Checklist
Most people aren’t sure what to expect after suffering an injury in a West Virginia car accident. That’s why I have decided to share condensed versions of a few of West Law Offices Personal Injury Checklists. This helps keep our clients informed about their accident claim and prepares them for the claims process. Below are […]
Car Crash in Charleston, WV Hospitalizes 2
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA INJURY LAWYER – According to Kanawha County Metro 911, a two vehicle accident on Interstate 77 stalled traffic on Friday afternoon and sent two people to the hospital. The auto accident happened about 2 p.m. in the northbound lanes near Malden, West Virginia. The victims were initially trapped in their car, but […]