Jim Leach Personal Injury Blog

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…

Almost five million people are injured as the result of a dog bite each year, equivalent to one in fifty people. Dog bites often require medical care, usually in a hospital emergency room, and about 25 people are killed by dogs every year in the United States. Most of those…

The term “whiplash” is used to describe the medical condition of Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration. Whiplash is a common consequence of car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Usually, whiplash affects the soft tissues in the neck, but it can also damage the specialized vertebrae of the cervical spine: the first seven bones in…

In West Virginia, every driver is required to carry car insurance by law, but not every driver does so. As many as one in 7 drivers fail to carry the minimum levels of coverage outlined by the law, and many carry no insurance at all. If you are involved in…

When a surgeon or another member of the surgical team does not provide an acceptable standard of care – also known as medical negligence – errors can occur. Surgical errors cause an unacceptably high number of serious injuries and deaths every year across the country, including here in West Virginia….

If you believe a doctor, hospital staff member, or other medical professional made an error while treating you, you may have a medical malpractice case. However, in order to be successful, your claim must have the following key elements: Medical negligence – You must be able to prove that your…

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), up to ten percent of adults over 65 years of age will face nursing home neglect, exploitation, or other forms of elder abuse. However, the NCEA admits that their sampling sizes are small and the actual number of elder abuse victims…

When you come to us with a medical malpractice claim, one of the first things our Charleston malpractice attorneys will do is discuss the laws surrounding your rights in the state of West Virginia. It is important to remember that not all medical issues are a result of malpractice or…

The manufacturers of products are responsible for ensuring those things they make and market are safe and function as intended. When they fail to manufacture a safe product and you are injured or a loved one killed as a result, you have every right to hold them accountable and seek…