Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
If you encounter a speeding driver on the road, avoiding an accident could become very difficult. At high speeds, drivers are more erratic, and the likelihood of a collision increases. Moreover, these crashes are especially likely to leave those involved with serious injuries or even claim lives. Sadly, many drivers continue to ignore the speed limit and behave recklessly. Those…
Trip, slip and fall hazards exist anywhere that a person can walk. In fact, this trio of incident types is actually responsible for a majority of workplace injuries. Back pain, some of which results from trip and fall injuries, also makes up the number one reason for missed work shifts. But just how can a fall hurt a person? What…
Before you get behind the wheel, it is crucial to make sure that you are not struggling with fatigue that could adversely affect your driving abilities. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to follow this advice and they drive even though they are very tired. Drowsy driving endangers lives and also causes many victims to suffer serious injuries each year. It is…
In the past, residents of West Virginia who wished to file a class action suit, where multiple plaintiffs seek to sue an individual or business, may have found the path to litigation simpler than it recently became. JDSupra notes that West Virginia courts made changes to their class-action suit laws to tighten guidelines that those who wish to sue must…
Burns can happen in different places like your home or place of work, or due to an automobile accident. Some burns only require home treatment, but more severe burns can do a lot of damage. In addition to the pain and disfigurement, a high degree burn can inflict on your body, a serious burn may produce dangerous health complications. Healthline…
Slip and fall incidents can result in a severe injury that can impact everything from physical health to mental well-being. Falls account for around 1 million emergency room trips per year, as well, just to get a handle on the scope of the problem. But unfortunately, as with any potential money-making opportunity, fraudsters find a way to turn slip and…
Even if you take steps to avoid a crash and stay safe on the road, a drowsy driver could turn your life upside down. Between hectic work schedules, family lives, medication and other risks, drivers become drowsy for a host of reasons. It is helpful to review statistics in order to understand how widespread this behavior is. If a drowsy…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million people nationwide suffer dog bites each year, including many in West Virginia. Of those victims, at least 800,000 people need medical care. Further statistics indicate that about 50% of those cases involved children. A misconception exists that only certain canine breeds bite people. Instead, the dog’s history and behavior often…
Can I Obtain Compensation for My Pet’s Injuries? In the United States, owning a pet is the norm. According to a recent survey taken by the American Pet Products Association, over 65 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet. These pets are not just perceived as “pets” though – they are part of the family. They have not…
Motorists in Weirton or elsewhere in West Virginia often share the roads with large vehicles. It is only natural to be concerned about safety because of the sheer size of any big rig that travels beside or behind another vehicle. Accidents involving cars and large trucks are known to leave car occupants with catastrophic or fatal injuries. Big vehicles need…