Discovering that your loved one has been mistreated in a nursing home is devastating. But once you suspect nursing home abuse or discover that your loved one is being victimized, your next step is to seek legal counsel on their behalf. Signs You Need A Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Should your … [Read more...]
Legal Aspects of Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
Workplace accidents can be complicated. Much will depend on where you work and the circumstances of the accident. If an employer failed to correct a hazardous condition at the workplace, the injuries would likely fall under West Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation laws. The company’s Workers’ … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Death Cases: Legal Insights
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision when they can no longer care for themselves. When it happens, it’s assumed that they will be there until they pass away from natural causes. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Nursing home death cases are about seeking justice for … [Read more...]
Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Following an accident, your next step may be to visit a personal injury lawyer. Use their free consultations to meet with one, two, or more before deciding. These meetings are like job interviews. You both ask questions to see if the relationship is a good fit. You’ll need to know if this is someone … [Read more...]
Tackling Nursing Home Abuse in West Virginia
We frequently highlight the problem of nursing home abuse and neglect in The Mountain State because it is such a prevalent issue. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted staffing shortages and other problems that already existed in nursing homes around West Virginia and across the nation. Relatives were … [Read more...]
Understanding West Virginia’s Laws on Defective Workmanship and Your Rights
Defective workmanship puts a structure’s occupants at risk and leads to a loss of value. Some defects are obvious, while others are not, only becoming obvious after several years. Many construction defects stem from issues in design, materials, or workmanship. These result when contractors … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Seeking Compensation and Recovery
TBIs, or Traumatic Brain Injuries, impact the brain’s functioning. A TBI is caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head or body, or by other types of physical trauma. It can also be caused by an object going through the brain, such as a bullet or other projectile. They vary in degree based on the … [Read more...]
Product Liability Claims: When Products Cause Harm
When we purchase a product, we expect it to do what the company claims. From knives and cutlery to food storage, to large appliances, sewing machines, furniture, baby items, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, medicines, and medical devices, we don’t expect problems. Yet all types of consumer and other … [Read more...]
When You Need a West Virginia Car Accident Lawyer
No two accidents are alike. One car is just scraped while the other can’t be driven without repairs. Damage-only accidents are usually paid by insurance companies without problems. But there are times when you will need help following an accident. Here are four scenarios where you’ll need to work … [Read more...]
When Insurance Company Offers Low Settlement
When you pay your insurance company premiums, you expect that the company will pay your claims the same way. Unfortunately, that’s not always the way it works. For simple claims for car accidents with minor damage, insurance companies have divisions that streamline their claims process for … [Read more...]