Over 1.4 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Although anyone can potentially incur a brain injury in an auto accident or slip-and-fall incident, certain people are more at risk of suffering TBI than others, such as: The elderly – People age 75+ are not only more…
If you are considering filing a personal injury case, you may be wondering what the true value of your claim is, and whether or not it is worth pursuing. The worth of a personal injury case is quantified in terms of “damages,” which are calculated based on how much your…
Raleigh Manor LP (also known as Raleigh Center and/or Raleigh Nursing & Rehabilitation Center) is being sued by a woman who claims the nursing home was responsible for her mother’s death. Genesis Healthcare and Dr. William Powers have also been named as defendants in the case. According to the lawsuit,…
After a car accident – especially one that resulted in injury – a police officer will usually come to the scene to write a police report. This document will play a key role in any personal injury claim you file after the accident, as it contains the officer’s record of…
West Virginia car accident cases are decided based on a modified comparative negligence system – a method that allocates a percentage of fault to each party involved in a car accident. Comparative negligence means that even if you are partially at fault for an accident, you may still be able…
Every year, hundreds of West Virginia bicyclists and pedestrians are either injured or killed in car accidents. Even a cautious pedestrian cannot always protect themselves against a reckless driver, and bicyclists are frequently cut off by impatient or inattentive motorists. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will try to pin the blame…
Getting the correct diagnosis and treatment from a healthcare professional is something we all expect. A doctor’s expertise and recommendation for a course of treatment is something rely on for our health and well-being. When a physician makes a mistake and misdiagnoses you, it can have serious and long-term consequences….
There are so many personal injury attorneys to choose from in the state of West Virginia, finding the best one for you can seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, if you know what to look for in a personal injury lawyer, choosing the best one…
In many cases, it is obvious who is at fault in a car accident. For example, running a red light or rear-ending a vehicle are both fairly straightforward situations when it comes to determining liability. However, there are some cases where it can be more difficult to argue who is…
In a motorcycle accident, the rider has an extremely high chance of suffering a severe personal injury because they are so much more exposed than a passenger vehicle. Without a qualified Morgantown injury lawyer to fight on your behalf, you may be left unable to recover your health or your…
