Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 8, 2012 • Injury Law
WV Senate Stalls Insurance Disclosure Bill Likely Killing It in the Process
Charleston, WV – The legislation that would decrease lawsuits and protect folks injured in accidents by requiring insurance companies to disclose how much coverage is available after an accident is now in doubt. This is because the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the request of Sen. Clark Barnes, R-Randolph, delayed action on the bill Wednesday evening…
read moreJanuary 16, 2012 • auto accident tips,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
Accident? Should You Hire a Lawyer?
If you have been involved in an accident, you may be unsure about whether you should hire an attorney and if so, whom should you hire. Hiring the right West Virginia personal injury attorney can really make a difference in whether you receive full compensation. Contacting an injury lawyer as soon as possible after an…
read moreDecember 2, 2011 • Attorney Tips,Representing Yourself Without a Lawyer
Reducing an Incorrect Medicare Lien Attached to Your Personal Injury Settlement
If you choose to settle your personal injury claim without a lawyer and your medical treatment was paid by Medicare, there are certain steps you must take to protect Medicare’s rights. At some point in the process, you should receive a Conditional Payment Letter from Medicare. In this letter, there will be a payment summary…
read moreOctober 29, 2011 • Resources for lawyers,West Virginia Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions for West Virginia Car Accidents – Part I
At the request of West Virginia personal injury lawyers from the defense and plaintiff’s bar, The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals published a number of model jury instructions in 2000. The West Virginia Supreme Court made it clear that these instructions are a work in progress, and it welcomed comments from both West Virginia…
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