An accident involving a truck carrying dangerous chemicals takes an already dangerous situation—a truck collision—and makes it drastically worse with the addition of unpredictable and toxic chemicals. These incidents, although not common, do happen and can lead to a laundry list of short-term and long-term issues. If you’re involved in an accident with a Hazmat […]
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Medical malpractice cases are often very complex and stressful, due to the fact that they require extraordinary legal and medical knowledge. In West Virginia, pursuing this type of claim means navigating a complicated legal process. It’s important to know what makes these cases so challenging and what you can do to overcome these hurdles. Looking […]
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Medical negligence and medical malpractice are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different issues in healthcare. It’s important to understand these differences, especially if you or a loved one has been harmed by poor medical care. If you or a close loved one has suffered at the hands of an […]
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While workers’ compensation provides essential benefits for most workplace injuries in West Virginia, it doesn’t cover the full extent of damages when someone other than your employer or co-worker causes your injury. When an outside party’s carelessness leads to your on-the-job injury, you may have grounds for a third-party liability workplace injury claim. Third-party work […]
Commercial vehicle rollovers represent some of the most devastating accidents on West Virginia’s roadways. When a massive tractor-trailer, tanker truck, or other heavy commercial vehicle overturns, the consequences can be catastrophic for everyone involved. These truck overturn events create unique dangers that far exceed typical passenger vehicle accidents, particularly in West Virginia’s challenging terrain. According […]
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An accident involving an overloaded truck can cause a catastrophic level of damage. You may be dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, and complex legal matters. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by these challenges, but it’s essential to take the right steps to protect yourself. Don’t take on the legal aspects of your accident alone—we can […]
Maintenance records are essential in the trucking industry because they track the upkeep and servicing of trucks over time. These records detail various activities like inspections, repairs, oil changes, and brake checks. For trucking companies and drivers, keeping accurate records is not just good practice but necessary. In the event of truck accidents, these documents […]
Being in a truck accident as a motorcyclist can change your life dramatically. Knowing your legal rights in these cases is very important. If you’re injured or your property is damaged, you have the right to seek compensation. This can cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You may be dealing with […]
Living with a disability presents numerous challenges, including financial strain due to medical expenses and limitations on earning capacity. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two programs designed to assist individuals with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs aim to provide financial support, they differ significantly in […]
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Speeding is a critical issue when we look at the rapid increase in truck accidents on American highways. Commercial trucks, due to their large size and heavy weight, pose significant dangers when operated at high speeds. Truck drivers often face immense pressure to meet tight schedules, giving them incentive to drive faster. This risky behavior […]
Hazmat Horrors: When Chemical Spills Turn Highways Into Danger Zones
/by Bailey Javins & CarterAn accident involving a truck carrying dangerous chemicals takes an already dangerous situation—a truck collision—and makes it drastically worse with the addition of unpredictable and toxic chemicals. These incidents, although not common, do happen and can lead to a laundry list of short-term and long-term issues. If you’re involved in an accident with a Hazmat […]
What is Hardest to Prove in a West Virginia Medical Malpractice Case?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterMedical malpractice cases are often very complex and stressful, due to the fact that they require extraordinary legal and medical knowledge. In West Virginia, pursuing this type of claim means navigating a complicated legal process. It’s important to know what makes these cases so challenging and what you can do to overcome these hurdles. Looking […]
What is the Difference Between Medical Negligence and Medical Malpractice?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterMedical negligence and medical malpractice are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different issues in healthcare. It’s important to understand these differences, especially if you or a loved one has been harmed by poor medical care. If you or a close loved one has suffered at the hands of an […]
How to Prove Negligence in a Third-Party Liability Workplace Injury Claim
/by Bailey Javins & CarterWhile workers’ compensation provides essential benefits for most workplace injuries in West Virginia, it doesn’t cover the full extent of damages when someone other than your employer or co-worker causes your injury. When an outside party’s carelessness leads to your on-the-job injury, you may have grounds for a third-party liability workplace injury claim. Third-party work […]
When Trucks Tip: The Physics and Fallout of Commercial Vehicle Rollovers in West Virginia
/by Bailey Javins & CarterCommercial vehicle rollovers represent some of the most devastating accidents on West Virginia’s roadways. When a massive tractor-trailer, tanker truck, or other heavy commercial vehicle overturns, the consequences can be catastrophic for everyone involved. These truck overturn events create unique dangers that far exceed typical passenger vehicle accidents, particularly in West Virginia’s challenging terrain. According […]
Protecting Your Interests After an Overloaded Truck Accident
/by Bailey Javins & CarterAn accident involving an overloaded truck can cause a catastrophic level of damage. You may be dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, and complex legal matters. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by these challenges, but it’s essential to take the right steps to protect yourself. Don’t take on the legal aspects of your accident alone—we can […]
The Importance of Maintenance Records in Truck Accident Cases
/by Bailey Javins & CarterMaintenance records are essential in the trucking industry because they track the upkeep and servicing of trucks over time. These records detail various activities like inspections, repairs, oil changes, and brake checks. For trucking companies and drivers, keeping accurate records is not just good practice but necessary. In the event of truck accidents, these documents […]
Legal Considerations for Motorcyclists Involved in Accidents with Commercial Trucks
/by Bailey Javins & CarterBeing in a truck accident as a motorcyclist can change your life dramatically. Knowing your legal rights in these cases is very important. If you’re injured or your property is damaged, you have the right to seek compensation. This can cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You may be dealing with […]
Understanding the Differences Between SSDI and SSI
/by Bailey Javins & CarterLiving with a disability presents numerous challenges, including financial strain due to medical expenses and limitations on earning capacity. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two programs designed to assist individuals with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs aim to provide financial support, they differ significantly in […]
How Speeding Contributes to Commercial Truck Crashes
/by Bailey Javins & CarterSpeeding is a critical issue when we look at the rapid increase in truck accidents on American highways. Commercial trucks, due to their large size and heavy weight, pose significant dangers when operated at high speeds. Truck drivers often face immense pressure to meet tight schedules, giving them incentive to drive faster. This risky behavior […]