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 […]
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 […]
West Virginia researcher says male pedestrians at higher risk than women
New research shows that men are two times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident than women. A researcher with the West Virginia University School of Public Health an Injury Control Research Center spearheaded the study. Researchers looked at data recorded in the United States 2008 and 2009. Worldwide, more than 1.2 […]
Natural Resources official says West Virginia tree stand accidents on the rise
Hunters have been involved in a number of accidents this year in West Virginia. A lieutenant with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section says that nine hunters have suffered life-threatening injuries in hunting platform accidents this season, while one hunter was killed in such an accident. The news has mixed results. […]