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Common Insurance Company Tactics After a Car Accident
If there’s a third thing in life that is as inevitable as death and taxes, it’s insurance companies looking out for themselves instead of their customers. Whenever you have a claim under your policy or another driver’s auto insurance policy, it can feel like the insurer is doing its best to pay as little… Read More »
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in WV
Elder abuse is a shockingly common occurrence. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, and close to one in ten elderly individuals will experience elder abuse at some point. One in three nursing homes across the United States has been cited for violations. More than 40% of nursing home… Read More »
West Virginia Car Seat Laws
Car seats and boosters protect young children and infants in the event of a traffic accident. Unfortunately, car crashes remain a leading cause of injury and death for children between the ages of one and thirteen. It’s important to utilize the proper safety device for your child when driving, and if someone else is… Read More »
Proximate Cause vs. Actual Cause in Personal injury
In order to bring a successful personal injury claim, the plaintiff must show four things: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Often, duty and breach are shown by proving negligence—for example, a driver breached their general duty to operate safely by speeding through a stop sign. In such a case, causation and damages are equally… Read More »
Is the Lifeguard Liable for a Pool Drowning in West Virginia?
Swimming pools can provide a fun, refreshing leisure activity, especially during the summer months. Pools do, however, carry risks. Young children are especially vulnerable to drowning or other pool-related injuries. We depend upon lifeguards to protect ourselves and our loved ones when we swim in public or private pools. What happens when a lifeguard… Read More »
When Can You Sue For Negligence in a Car Accident?
If you’ve been hit by a negligent or reckless driver, you might have a claim for damages. In order to recover compensation for your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and other harm, you’ll need to file a claim against the other driver—either through their auto insurance company or against the driver directly…. Read More »
How Fault Is Determined in an Accident Involving a Company/Commercial Vehicle
After a car accident, it’s important to determine who was at fault. If you’ve been injured, you need to establish who can be held responsible and whose insurance coverage will pay for your medical bills and other damages. When the responsible party is a company, rather than an individual, you may be eligible for… Read More »
What Are the E-Scooter and E-Bike Laws in West Virginia?
E-bikes and e-scooters have made their mark across urban areas all over the nation. What once seemed to be a passing trend appears to be a mode of transportation that is here to stay. E-bikes and e-scooters offer some undeniable advantages as they are rather eco-friendly, affordable to operate, and relatively easy to use…. Read More »
What Are the Causes of Construction Accidents?
Jobs in the construction industry are one of the most dangerous. It’s no surprise that recent data shows this field has an accident rate of 71% or higher. Understanding how to identify deadly and other common accidents on the construction worksite is key to worker safety. Let’s go over what these accident types are… Read More »
Can an Auto Accident Affect Your Vision?
Even minor car accidents can cause significant injury to your eyes. If not assessed or treated properly, these injuries can lead to vision loss. There are many reasons why an auto accident can affect your vision. Most injuries happen because of a direct impact on the eye, abrasions or scratches on the eye, or… Read More »
