Category Archives: General
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in West Virginia
When a family loses a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, the emotional and financial repercussions can be overwhelming. In West Virginia, a wrongful death lawsuit provides a legal avenue for families to seek justice and compensation. This post aims to shed light on the intricacies of wrongful death lawsuits… Read More »
What Is a Secondary Brain Injury?
When it comes to personal injury law, one of the most serious types of injuries that victims may sustain is a brain injury. Within the realm of brain injuries, there are two major categories: primary and secondary. While primary brain injuries are generally understood, secondary brain injuries are less commonly discussed but equally as… Read More »
Understanding Respondeat Superior in Personal Injury Cases
When you’re hurt in an accident caused by another’s negligence, understanding who is legally responsible to you for your injuries can be more complex than it seems at first. One legal principle that often comes into play is a doctrine known in the law as “Respondeat Superior.” This long-established legal concept enables a personal… Read More »
Steps to File a Personal Injury Claim Against a Trucking Company in West Virginia
If you’ve been in an accident with a commercial truck in West Virginia, the consequences can be devastating and costly. Your path to recovery might include filing a personal injury claim against the trucking company involved.
Understanding the Litigation Process
When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, problems such as medical bills, lost wages, and physical and emotional trauma are just a few of the issues you must confront. While your case may or may not eventually go to trial, a period of litigation might be necessary to secure the proper… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers an injury or death at the hands of a medical professional who failed to practice according to the acceptable standard of care. For a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit to be recognized, the victim must be able to prove that a healthcare provider violated the applicable standard… Read More »
Who’s at Fault for a T-Bone Accident?
T-bone accidents are incredibly dangerous. Often, the driver or passenger of the vehicle struck in the side will suffer serious, if not fatal injuries. T-bone accidents almost always occur because at least one party involved acted negligently. Read on for a discussion of how fault is determined in a T-bone crash. If you’ve been… Read More »
Icy Roads & Car Accidents
Inclement weather poses a number of additional risks that require special care. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement. That totals more than 116,000 traffic injuries every year caused by snowy or icy roads, as well as over 1,300 fatalities. Icy roads… Read More »
Safety Tips When Driving With a Baby in the Car
It’s always a bit nerve-wracking to drive with young children in the car. Every safety concern feels somehow heightened. As a new parent, or a parent with a new child, it’s important to take all appropriate precautions when driving with a baby or young child in tow. We’ve compiled a few safety tips below… Read More »
Where Do Most Car Accidents Occur?
You probably already know what times car accidents are more likely to happen: nights, weekends, holidays, bad weather. These periods hold the increased likelihood of drunk or drowsy drivers on the road, or adverse conditions that reduce visibility or the ability to maintain control of a vehicle. But aside from the question of when… Read More »