You may think that the other party in a car accident is the only one responsible for the accident. That may not be entirely true. Where a car accident happens is part of the story. The police report may list the other party as responsible—but is that really true? Could there be other factors … [Read more...]
June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The World Health Organization at the United Nations has established June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We often talk about elder abuse in this blog, because it’s such a pervasive yet under-reported problem. Elders are on the receiving end of some of the most horrific treatments, including … [Read more...]
What Is A Major Personal Injury?
The basis of a personal injury case comes down to two factors: who is the person who is responsible and what damages need to be compensated. In most types of accidents, there are injuries but what if it is a major personal injury? However it happens, the law allows you to recover damages from … [Read more...]
Types of Emotional Elder Abuse
A recent news story detailed the abuse of an elderly female dementia patient in a Florida assisted living center. This time, the two healthcare aides live-streamed their abuse of the helpless woman on Instagram. Sadly the emotional elder abuse inflicted was unconscionable. In this case though both … [Read more...]
Find The Right West Virginia Car Accident Lawyer
If you have had a car accident in West Virginia, and now you’re home from the hospital, the next thing you want is to find the right lawyer, because you are concerned about hospital bills, how to afford to fix your car, and lost wages from missing work. But if you’ve never had to find a lawyer, you … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Distracted Driving in West Virginia
A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye—the same time it takes to check a text message or respond to another small distraction. And in West Virginia, driving distracted doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Reports from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that every day in the US, … [Read more...]
Posting About Your Car Accident?
People enjoy posting about their days on social media. The posts can be anything from the early morning weather, that first cup of coffee, pets, children, or other visuals worth sharing. Social media postings have become a journaled collection of everyday life. That may be good, bad, or just … [Read more...]
Bad Weather Increases Slip and Fall Accidents
Winter weather is still here in West Virginia, and spring is not right around the corner. Until then, it’s important to be on guard for the higher risk of slip and fall accidents in Charleston. West Virginia’s winters are cold and snowy we can see low 30s in the daytime and in the teens after … [Read more...]
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
If you’ve visited a loved one in a nursing home and found them changed, you have a right to be concerned. Many people are unhappy about spending their later years in one and are adamant about it. But sudden changes in behavior or demeanor could also be a sign that your loved one is experiencing … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia
On any given weekend, if the weather is good, motorcycle riders will be out on West Virginia’s scenic winding roads. Whether alone or in groups, riders have their choice of great places to go in The Mountain State. Many riders follow generally recognized safety practices, like always wearing … [Read more...]