Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
January 6, 2021 • Compensation for Injuries,Personal Injury Law,West Virginia law
Can an Accident Cause PTSD? Signs and Symptoms to Look For
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with military combat and catastrophic events; however, PTSD may be more common than you think. In fact, about 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year, according to the National Center for PTSD. PTSD can happen after a person experiences or witnesses a frightening, shocking, or life-threatening…
read moreJanuary 17, 2020 • Auto Accidents,Car Accidents,Compensation for Injuries
Kanawha County School Bus Driver Arrested for DUI after Fiery Crash on I-77: a Lawyer’s Perspective
CHARLESTON, WV — Charleston Police arrested and charged a Kanawha County school bus driver with DUI following a four-vehicle crash Thursday, which included the bus she was driving with six children on board. Two of the children were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to emergency responders. The bus was traveling from…
read moreDecember 10, 2019 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,Compensation for Injuries,Representing Yourself Without a Lawyer,West Virginia Insurance Law
Should You Give a Recorded Statement to The Other Driver’s Auto Insurance Company?
What to do after a West Virginia Car Accident The short answer is no. You should not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s auto insurance carrier after an accident. Just like in criminal cases, anything you say can and probably will be used against you by the insurance company. Another way to look…
read moreSeptember 13, 2019 • Attorney Tips,Compensation for Injuries,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer,Representing Yourself Without a Lawyer
6 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Take Your Case (And What You Can Do About It)
If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured in West Virginia, it’s helpful to at least speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your case and options. If your accident or injury case meets certain criteria, finding an attorney who wants to take your case will likely be easy, even on a…
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