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Wonder what to know after you’ve been injured in West Virginia? Three words—lawyer up immediately. Insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart when processing claims. They employ adjusters whose sole purpose is to minimize their company losses. That means paying out as little as possible. They often sound convincingly sympathetic to your…

As Amazon continues to expand its operations throughout West Virginia and the United States, the company’s delivery vehicles are becoming more and more common on the roads. These Amazon delivery vehicles include everything from Amazon-branded semi-trucks and vans to independent contractors using their cars to make a delivery. However, the more Amazon vehicles there are…

It is always best to try to work things out with your own attorney. You may think that because your lawyer hasn’t communicated with you lately, there is nothing going on. You may be surprised to learn that a great deal of research and discovery has been conducted on your behalf. If you have reasonable…

In the United States, typically, the money awarded in a Morgantown personal injury settlement is not taxable. The official statement from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the taxability of personal injury settlements is as follows: “If you receive a settlement for personal physical injuries or physical sickness and did not take an itemized deduction for medical expenses…

According to a recent study conducted by Ice Bike, West Virginia currently ranks fourth among all 50 states in bicycle safety. With an average of only 1.05 deaths per 100,000 state residents, the bicycle fatality rate in West Virginia is 55 percent below the national average. The state has only reported 19 cycling deaths in…

Changing lawyers in the middle of a personal injury case is not something you should do lightly. However, it is the right move in certain circumstances. You are counting on your lawyer to help you recover the money you need and hold the liable parties accountable. If they are not getting the job done, it…

When it comes to injuries caused by the actions of other parties, it is absolutely crucial that individuals harmed file their claim as soon as possible. There are various statutes of limitation in West Virginia that you need to be aware of. Here, we want to review the personal injury and wrongful death statute of…

Muscle pain after a car accident – how long will it last? According to statistics, road crashes are the leading cause of death in America for people aged 1-54. Not to mention, there are 4.4 million individuals who require medical attention due to serious injuries caused by car accidents. Muscle injuries should be treated. It’s…

What do I need to know if my wrist has been injured in a collision? Vehicular accidents usually cause injuries to hands and wrists. Typically, they occur when the victims’ hands or wrists hit objects in the car’s interior during the collision, such as the windshield, steering wheel, window, airbags, or dashboard. Wrist injuries may…

Filing an Injury Claim for Your Child After a Collision Personal injury cases related to car accidents usually involve adults. Yet what happens if a child gets injured in an accident? Personal injury law operates under the assumption that children don’t possess the same judgment as adults. So, there are special rules for compensation and…