Navigating Personal Injury Claims Against Public Entities in West Virginia
When you are injured due to the negligence of a private party—such as a homeowner or a business owner—the process for seeking compensation is relatively straightforward. You generally have the right to file a lawsuit, engage in discovery, and present your case to a court if a settlement cannot be reached. However, when your injury […]
What should I do if I have been injured in a shopping center?
When a person goes shopping, whether it be in the grocery store or to the mall, they never anticipate that they might end up getting injured in the store and leave in an ambulance instead of their own car. You expect that you walk into a store, you will get what you went there for […]
What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury case in West Virginia?
When you are involved in an accident in West Virginia, you are probably going to pursue a case against the liable party. If you bring a lawsuit against the person or persons responsible for causing your accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for your hospital bills, rehabilitation services, lost wages, and pain and […]
The Pros and Cons of For-Profit Law Schools
By now we’ve all heard of Trump University and the $25 million settlement that our new President had to pay to bilked students from his for-profit education scam. This story and many like it have brought to light the issues with some private institutions and the risks facing students that have committed time, effort, and money into […]
How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case in West Virginia?
When you are involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the physical pain is often only the beginning. You are likely facing a daunting road of rehabilitation, mounting medical bills, and a significant disruption to your quality of life. The injuries may be so severe that you are unable to return to your […]
What entails a catastrophic injury?
When you are involved in an accident, your injuries may be severe. The reality is that you may have to deal with mounting medical bills, lost wages because you cannot attend work, and a decrease in the quality of life due to the inability to conduct your life in the same manner that you once could. […]
Navigating Product Liability Claims in West Virginia
When you purchase a product, you never expect that using it will result in the injury or death of you or a loved one. The act of buying a consumer good is rooted in a fundamental trust: the belief that manufacturers, designers, and retailers have performed their due diligence to ensure the product is safe […]
What Should I Know About Premises Liability in West Virginia?
Being injured on someone else’s property can be a disorienting and painful experience. In West Virginia, these incidents fall under the legal umbrella of premises liability, a branch of personal injury law that holds property owners, managers, and occupants responsible for maintaining a safe environment. If you are considering a legal claim in West Virginia, […]
How are personal injury attorneys paid?
When you are injured in an accident, many times, you may want to bring a lawsuit against the party who caused the accident in an attempt to recover compensation. The money that you recover can assist you in paying for mounting medical bills, time out of work, pain and suffering, and the inability to perform […]
What is the difference between SSD benefits and SSI?
Whether you were born with a disability or acquired one in life due to an injury or an illness, living with a disability can be very challenging for residents in West Virginia and elsewhere. It is not only difficult to carryout daily activities, but it can be hard to maintain a job and even pay […]