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In West Virginia, wrongful death refers to a legal claim typically filed by the surviving family members of someone who died because of another party’s negligent or intentional actions. For example, fatal car accidents caused by drunk drivers on Route 60. Wrongful death claims seek compensation for the financial damages the family has suffered as…

Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most difficult experiences, and the pain can be even more overwhelming if your loved one’s death was preventable. Many sudden deaths result from someone else’s negligent or criminal conduct, and you may be entitled to seek compensation by filing wrongful death litigation. It’s normal for families…

Who is liable when a car is stolen and the driver subsequently causes a collision and causes injuries or death? It is unlikely that the thief driving the car has any personal car insurance or assets. So, how would an injured individual or family be compensated after the accident for medical treatments and any other…

A Harrison County man who was on a work release furlough weekend is facing charges of DUI causing death with reckless disregard after his female passenger was killed in a Sunday morning crash in Sardis. He currently in the North Central Regional Jail on $50,000 bond. According to the State Division of Correction, Jeffrey Scott…

West Virginia Cell Phone Tower Fatalities The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a specific warning to the communications tower industry on its safety practices. The industry has had four fatalities so far this year and 13 deaths in 2013 at communication tower work sites. noted in a February 10th letter to some…