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Accidents inside construction zones are not uncommon. These are areas where there is a significant amount of activity taking place on and around the roadway, and this can be confusing for drivers. However, who will be held liable in the event an accident occurs in a construction zone? Determining liability after a vehicle accident in…

Individuals should be able to count on the products that they purchase to use or consume. Unfortunately, there are times when faulty products make it into our homes. In the event a defective product causes harm to you or a family member, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, proving that…

As Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers of America, was preparing for an interview on West Virginia Metronews’ Talkline to discuss the proposed changes in coal mine safety compliance oversight, he received the tragic news that yet another West Virginia coal miner was killed in a McDowell County mine. Out of the four…

Should I Salvage my Vehicle? Many people don’t know that they must preserve evidence that caused their personal injury claim. If you discard evidence (called “spoliation”), you may be prohibited from asserting part or even all of your injury claim. In auto injury claims, you must preserve the evidence that is under your control or…

West Virginia Senate Bill 252 Seeks to Eliminate Workers’ Right to Sue an Employer After a Serious Injury or Death Senate Bill 252/HB 4394 as introduced in the West Virginia Legislative Session on January 13th, 2022, by Senator Trump (R-Morgan County) and Senator Woodrum (R- Summers County) is an attempt to dismantle the well-established civil…

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury in a car accident caused by another driver, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. This includes coverage of medical expenses, property damage expenses, lost wages, and more. However, there are various defenses that at-fault parties and their insurance carriers may…

Anytime a person sustains an injury caused by the careless actions of others, they need to be able to recover compensation for their losses. This includes compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and property damage expenses. Additionally, pain and suffering damages are often available to victims. It is important to understand how insurance carriers determine…

Any employee who sustains an on-the-job injury in West Virginia should be able to recover various types of compensation for their losses. Not only does this include full coverage of all medical expenses, but this also includes the replacement of lost wages. However, will you receive full pay if you sustain and are unable to…

Sustaining a workplace injury can be devastating. Not only do workplace injury victims have to deal with pain and suffering and medical visits, but they may also lose income if they cannot work. Here, we want to discuss the steps that you need to take after sustaining a West Virginia workplace injury in order to…

If you or somebody you love has sustained injuries or property damage in an accident caused by the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company, then you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, these claims can be challenging. Here, we want to discuss how long you can expect a…