Understanding West Virginia Wrongful Death Cases There is nothing worse than the loss of a loved one. Such a loss can be even more painful when it is due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing. Whether it is because of a careless driver, a negligent doctor, or an employer who puts profits over safety, the loss […]
10 More Personal Injury Claim FAQs and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About West Virginia Personal Injury Law In Personal Injury Claim FAQs and Answers, Part I, we answered some of the most common questions we get asked about about West Virginia personal injury claims. Below are general guidelines to 10 more common questions we frequently hear about personal injury law. Please be aware though […]
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. […]
An Inside View of West Virginia Personal Injury Law
West Virginia personal injury law provides people who have been wrongfully injured a way to recover financial compensation for the losses they have suffered because of another’s negligence or other misconduct. The person who was wrongfully injured is called the plaintiff and the one who caused the injuries is called the defendant. Personal injury usually refers to physical […]
Torts: What they are and how they help
What is a Tort Under West Virginia Law? A tort is a wrongful act that unfairly causes someone else to suffer harm and loss that leads to civil legal liability. There are many kinds of torts under West Virginia law including negligence, trespass, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, and battery. Negligent torts, such […]
The 48 Hours following a West Virginia Car Accident – II
On behalf of the West Virginia personal injury law firm of West Law Offices — Below are important steps to take during the first forty eight hours following a West Virginia car accident. Following these suggestions may help you heal faster and recover the compensation you need to be made whole. West Virginia law provides […]
West Virginia Personal Injury Trial Checklist
Personal injury claims in West Virginia are usually settled prior to trial. However, in my experience as an attorney who specializes in accident and injury law, insurance companies often don’t fairly settle claims until after a lawsuit is filed. In fact, insurance companies often don’t selttle West Virginia personal injury claims until weeks or days […]
West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Tips
Tip: Understanding WV Personal Injury Law People who have been injured in an accident or by the negligence of another person, corporation, or government agency usually have what is called a personal injury claim. However, in some circumstances, a person injured may have a case even if no one else was at fault. That’s why if […]
Insurance Bad Faith Claims in West Virginia
On behalf of West Virginia’s Personal Injury Attorney, Beckley, WV — CNN’s Anderson Cooper aired a piece on auto insurance companies’ practices that confirmed what I’ve seen while practicing as a personal injury lawyer. Anderson talks about insurance companies’ underhanded ways of “covering” clients. Insurance companies like Allstate and State Farm are adopting cold, often […]
Compensation for Injuries When Partly to Blame for a WV Car Accident?
On behalf of West Virginia’s Auto Accident Attorney, Logan, WV — If you’ve been injured in a car accident that is mostly another driver’s fault, you can still recover compensation for your injuries unless you are 50% at fault or greater. West Virginia has adopted the modified comparative negligence doctrine. Bradley v. Appalachian Power Co., […]