Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 12, 2021 • Compensation for Injuries
What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
Each year, over 24 million Americans go to the emergency room because of injuries caused by accidents, many of which are caused by negligence, dangerous drugs, or defective products. Personal injury law provides accident and injury victims the opportunity for compensation in many of these cases. Below is a summary of the majority of these…
read moreMarch 2, 2021 • Community Help WV,Excessive Force & Police Brutality,Prison Safety
Deaths and Personal Injuries on the Rise in WV Jails and Prisons
Each year, thousands of people are injured or die in West Virginia and United States prisons. In fact, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 4,117 state and federal prisoners died in 2016, and in 2002, 83,000 inmates were injured in publicly or privately operated prisons. Overcrowded and Deadly: Shocking…
read moreFebruary 15, 2021 • Attorney Tips
6 Reasons Why a WV Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Take Your Case (And What You Can Do About It)
Suppose you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or hurt by someone else’s negligence. In that case, it’s usually helpful to at least speak with an experienced West Virginia personal injury lawyer about your rights and options. If your accident or injury case meets certain criteria, finding an attorney who wants…
read moreFebruary 9, 2021 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,Workplace Safety in West Virginia
How to Avoid an Accident in WV Construction Zones
Over 750 people die each year in work zone auto accidents, according to the National Safety Council. This represents a 29% increase in construction zone crashes over the last 11 years. As experienced West Virginia personal injury lawyers, we know that construction work zone areas in West Virginia can be especially dangerous because of the…
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