Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious issue in West Virginia, and every so often, when opening the newspaper, you'll come across stories of abuse and neglect right here in Charleston WV. As a nursing home abuse lawyer in Charleston WV, we at the Love Law Firm have witnessed the serious injury … [Read more...]
Do I Have a West Virginia Slip-and-Fall Case?
Slip and fall accidents, also known as premises liability claims, are a common type of injury lawsuit. These types of suits are caused by any number of accidents, from slipping on a wet floor to tripping over a poorly-placed drop cord, and such accidents can be handled in a number of different ways. … [Read more...]
How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse in Charleston, WV?
Often, people assume that individuals can take care of themselves. Sometimes, however, others must speak out for those who cannot, such as children and the disabled. But what about the elderly? What happens if abuse occurs to a man or woman in their later stages of life? At the Love Law Firm, we … [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...]