If you or a loved one gets injured because of a person’s (or company’s) action or negligence, you can file a claim. Unfortunately, most insurance providers offer low settlement amounts that don’t cover medical bills, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Often, a lawsuit is the only way to get fair compensation. If you’re looking to…
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West Virginia’s economy has historically centered on resource extraction industries (e.g. mining, logging). Nowadays the state is home to many different fields, from aerospace manufacturing to information technology, but there are still many residents employed in manufacturing, transportation, mining, and forestry. Many of these jobs are dangerous for workers, which is likely why West Virginia…
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Workplace accidents, car crashes, and defective products are all things that can cause injuries to West Virginia residents. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or disability in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be encouraged to file a workers’ compensation or insurance claim. In many cases, however, the…
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Injuries can happen at any West Virginia work site. While they may be more common at an industrial plant, mine, or construction site, injuries can also happen in a warehouse, at a retail store, or at an office. If you’ve been injured at work, you might be able to sue your employer for compensation for…
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Car accidents occur frequently in West Virginia, and many of them involve property damage, injuries, or both. Sometimes car accidents are deadly; in 2019, there were 247 fatal car crashes in West Virginia, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. If you are involved in a car accident, you’ll need to file an insurance…
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If you get into a car accident, suffer from a slip and fall, or become injured while on the job, can you file a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation? Yes, you can. But according to West Virginia’s comparative fault laws, the amount of compensation, or damages, you receive may not be what you…
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Even if you maintain your private property or commercial business with the best of intentions and the utmost care, accidents can happen. Injuries can occur. Unfortunately, another person can hold you, the property owner, responsible for the harm caused. It’s important to know how to protect yourself in order to avoid a premises liability lawsuit.…
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The grief and sudden, unexpected life change after the loss of a loved one is an emotional and difficult time, especially if you feel their death could have been prevented. Making decisions after a loved one’s death can seem insurmountable and too painful to bear. An attorney skilled in wrongful death cases can shoulder the…
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When you file a personal injury lawsuit or a product liability claim, it’s up to you to prove that the other person is at fault for the harm they’ve caused you. For example, if you’re in a car accident the other driver caused, you can file a lawsuit to seek compensation. But you often have…
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You’re probably familiar with the steps you should take after an auto accident occurs. Get to a safe location off the road, call the police and an ambulance, document the scene as well as your injuries, and get the contact information of anyone else involved, including witnesses. These steps can help you build a case…
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