Suicide in Prison Is Not an "Individual Choice"
- posted: Oct. 16, 2019
- Prisoners' Rights
(orig. release date Jan. 30, 2019) Surviving family members are often mislead to believe their relative's suicide was a private decision or was an individual choice. But thinking of suicide while Read More
The Cost of the Opioid Crisis on West Virginia Grandparents
- posted: Oct. 10, 2019
- Medical Malpractice
The national opioid epidemic has taken a harsh and unexpected toll on older adults with grown children — especially in West Virginia, where the overdose rate is higher than it Read More
What to Do When Your Bank Breaches Its Fiduciary Duty
- posted: Nov. 27, 2018
- Consumer Protection
In a West Virginia case filed in September 2018, two trust beneficiaries sought to take Huntington National Bank to court for allegedly making poor investment choices and trust administration decisions Read More
Personal Injury Protection and West Virginia Insurance Requirements
- posted: Sep. 15, 2018
- Auto Accidents
Personal injury protection (PIP) is a common coverage option auto insurance providers offer. It covers medical expenses and, in many cases, lost wages in the event of an accident. The Read More
Tips for Negotiating an Injury Claim with an Insurance Company
- posted: Aug. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, you may need to negotiate a settlement with either your insurance company or the insurance carrier of the other driver. Read More
What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?
- posted: Jul. 15, 2018
- Class Actions
A class action lawsuit is a type of civil claim filed by one person or party on behalf of a larger group that either has a similar claim or has Read More
West Virginia’s Comparative Fault Rules for Personal Injury Claims
- posted: Jun. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
In 2015, West Virginia adopted a new set of modified comparative negligence (also known as comparative fault) laws for personal injury claims. The bill was signed into law March 2 Read More
How Courts Determine Personal Injury Damages
- posted: May 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
There are many different variables that may affect the full dollar value of your personal injury claim in West Virginia. While every case is different, there are a few common Read More
How to File a Personal Injury Claim
- posted: Apr. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
If you have been injured in an accident due to another person’s reckless actions or negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. This would give you Read More
How Does an FDA Recall Work?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2018
- Product Liability
Occasionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a recall of a product when the agency determines it is either defective or potentially harmful in some way. A company Read More
Who Can Be Held Responsible in Medical Malpractice Claims?
- posted: Feb. 15, 2018
- Medical Malpractice
If you or a loved one has suffered injury or illness due to negligence on the part of doctors, nurses or other hospital staff, you may pursue a case seeking Read More
What Are Economic and Noneconomic Damages?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2018
- Personal Injury
The types of damages you can recover in a personal injury claim depend on the type of case, the circumstances of your accident and injuries, and the laws of your Read More
An Overview of Nursing Home Neglect Law
- posted: Dec. 15, 2017
- Nursing Home Abuse
Neglect is a specific form of nursing home abuse. Defining the term can be difficult, as neglect can take a variety of forms and the facts of each case can Read More
How Do Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work in West Virginia?
- posted: Nov. 15, 2017
- Wrongful Death
The process for moving ahead with a wrongful death claim in West Virginia is much the same as that in a personal injury claim. The main difference is that the Read More
Understanding the Basics of Tort Law
- posted: Oct. 03, 2017
- Personal Injury
“Tort” is basically an old-fashioned way to refer to damages in the legal world. A tort is any civil wrong inflicted by one person, entity, or business on another person. Read More
Understanding the Basics of Tort Law
- posted: Oct. 03, 2017
- Personal Injury
“Tort” is basically an old-fashioned way to refer to damages in the legal world. A tort is any civil wrong inflicted by one person, entity, or business on another person. Read More