Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
July 27, 2017 • Compensation for Injuries,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
How Much is Your West Virginia Personal Injury Case Worth?
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…
read moreMarch 15, 2012 • auto accident tips,Compensation for Injuries,West Virginia Insurance Law
What to Expect During the Auto Accident Claims Process
Settling with the auto insurance adjuster Obtaining a full and fair settlement with the insurance adjuster prior to filing a lawsuit is always our goal at West Law Offices. Although this is not always possible, this is a good goal to strive for to reduce litigation costs and resolve your injury claim as quickly as…
read moreOctober 22, 2011 • Attorney Tips,Compensation for Injuries
Personal Injury Attorney’s Nightmare – Medicare Liens
If you have a personal injury claim and receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits, you have certain legal obligations to Medicare that will affect your claim. If you have a personal injury lawyer representing you, your attorney should handle this challenging process for you. Any settlement or verdict you receive will likely be reduced by a portion of…
read moreSeptember 10, 2011 • Compensation for Injuries,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
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…
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