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Dealing With Permanent Disabilities After an Accident

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Suffering a permanent disability after an accident can change your life in profound ways. From handling daily activities to maintaining financial stability, the challenges are multifaceted. If your injury resulted from someone else’s negligence, you may have legal options to seek compensation to help address these difficulties, but securing the right amount of compensation… Read More »

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WV Pedestrian Accident Lawyers – Injury Statistics

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Our WV Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Know Statistics Are More than Numbers Thousands of pedestrians are hit by vehicles and injured or killed each year. The number of pedestrian deaths resulting from these incidents has increased by more than 80 percent over the last 15 years, and a pedestrian is now the victim in 18… Read More »

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Dangerous and Deadly Types of Truck Accidents – Jackknifes, Rollovers, Underrides, and Overrides

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, especially when large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks and tractor-trailers collide with smaller vehicles. The size and weight of these vehicles mean that even seemingly minor accidents can turn deadly, especially on highways where speeds are higher. While any type of crash can occur between a car and a… Read More »

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Hit and Run in WV—Accident Attorneys

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Hit and Run in WV: What Happens Next for Injured Victims? When you or someone you love is injured in an accident, it can feel like your life is spinning out of control. This feeling is amplified when someone else caused the crash and then fled the accident scene, leaving injured victims to deal… Read More »

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How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in West Virginia?

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Medical malpractice can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care, the results may include serious injury or even death. Proving medical malpractice, however, is a complex process that requires substantial evidence, expert testimony, and tenacity in the face of hospitals and their insurance… Read More »

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How Long Can Truck Drivers Go Without Taking a Break?

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Trucking is a demanding industry that plays a critical role in transporting goods across the country. However, it is not without its risks. Long-haul truckers spend nearly all their time on the road, and truck driver fatigue can play a role in causing serious accidents with catastrophic or even fatal injuries. As you might… Read More »

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State Highway Safety Report Reveals Latest Details on Serious Injuries and Fatalities on West Virginia Roads

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

West Virginia continues to focus on improving highway safety through the implementation of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The HSIP is a critical component of the state’s broader Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), which aims to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on West Virginia roads. Below we look at the latest figures… Read More »

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WV Serious Injury Lawyer

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

When Do You Need a WV Serious Injury Lawyer? Any time a person is injured because of someone else’s actions or negligence, the impacts on that person and his or her family can be significant. Severe or catastrophic injuries often completely change the course of a person’s life. If this has happened to you… Read More »

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Who Is Legally Liable After a Construction Accident in West Virginia?

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments, with numerous hazards that can lead to serious accidents. That doesn’t mean, however, that some party isn’t liable to a construction worker who gets injured on-site. In West Virginia, multiple parties may be held liable for construction accidents, depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident. When an accident… Read More »

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Recoverable Damages for Medical Malpractice in West Virginia

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Medical malpractice can have devastating effects on patients and their families. When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care, resulting in injury or death, victims and their families have the right to seek compensation. In West Virginia, medical malpractice claims are governed by specific statutes that outline the recoverable damages and limitations…. Read More »

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