When injured in a car accident, and especially if the car accident was caused by the negligence and/or wrongdoing of another individual, you may want to seek compensation for the financial damages you incurred after the accident. Including medical bills and rehabilitation, lost income, and, in cases … [Read more...]
Tips From a Charleston WV Car Accident Attorney – What to Do After an Accident
Being in an accident can be a terrifying experience, but after you or your loved one receives the necessary medical attention, dealing with the injuries can be confusing, stressful, and extremely frustrating, especially when the injuries were caused by another individual. By filing a car accident … [Read more...]
Car Accident Lawsuit With a Commercial Driver in Charleston WV
Far too often are commercial trucks, such as semis or 18-wheelers, creating dangerous conditions for other drivers in West Virginia, often near the Charleston WV area. Unfortunately, truck accidents are almost always catastrophic, resulting in serious injury or death. Although it may seem … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis: The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice in WV
When doctors in West Virginia are treating patients, they are expected to follow standard treatment protocols while maintaining a thorough standard of care. Deviations from these standards, especially when applied negligently, can pose numerous risks for patients and could make a medical … [Read more...]
Why Falls are the Most Common Cause of Senior Injuries & Death
According to several sources, such as the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. A devastating fall can seriously threaten a senior's safety independence while … [Read more...]
Arbitration Clauses, Nursing Homes and West Virginia Long-Term Care
As early as the 1990s, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been writing arbitration clauses into their legal agreements. Patients and their families have felt compelled to give up their right to a legal dispute over the facility conditions, even when those conditions led to the … [Read more...]
Why You Should Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
Often, victims of a car accident show up at the Love Law Firm only after they've exhausted all other options while trying to handle the situation themselves. Sometimes it's because they didn't believe their injuries were serious enough to warrant hiring a Charleston car accident attorney; other … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Abuse and Arbitration Agreements: What You MUST Know
When abuse or neglect occurs in a West Virginia nursing home, the West Virginia civil courts should be an available resource for victims and their families to pursue justice. However, by signing an arbitration agreement that requires private arbitration as opposed to a lawsuit in court, victims and … [Read more...]
Social Media Abuse – The New Face Of Elder Abuse
When it comes to elder abuse, most people think of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and even financial abuse. However, rarely does one think of social media as a way for nursing home staff to abuse their residents. It’s unfortunate to think about, especially among residents of West … [Read more...]
New West Virginian Law Overhauls Lawsuit Procedure
Lawmakers in West Virginia occasionally like to shake things up. But new legislation set to take effect in June could soon redefine the richter scale in the world of state tort law, which governs how lawsuits are judged and damages are awarded. Beginning next month, West Virginia will adopt the … [Read more...]