Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
September 21, 2011 • Attorney Tips,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
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…
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…
read moreJuly 2, 2011 • Personal Injury Law
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…
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Lance Bork
