There is something very rewarding about planning for a rainy day. You have been faithfully saving up insurance premiums for the possible day when you will need a payout. And the day came when you got the accident. And the depressing thing is the insurance company has denied your claim or is dilly-dallying paying you … Read more
A personal injury case is a civil action, meaning that when some other person or a business is found to be legally responsible (at fault) for causing your injuries, the remedy comes in the form of damages — money that is paid by the liable party (the defendant) to the injured party (the plaintiff). Personal … Read more
The field of medicine is one of the most esteemed professions. Many a times we have entrusted the wellbeing of our bodies to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. Serious medical errors can cause a range of injuries or health complications that have devastating effects on the patient and his or her family. It is … Read more
The oil and gas exploration industry makes up for a good portion of the West Virginia economy. As one of the most dangerous industries on earth, injuries and fatalities can occur for a variety of reasons, including faulty or defective equipment, refinery explosions, and fires. There are a good number of WV residents that have … Read more
People often hire lawyers who are inexperienced in how the legal system works. It is highly complex, and the timeline of a personal injury lawsuit from start to finish can take long and can be emotionally challenging. No matter how an injury claim arises — many stem from car crashes and slip and fall accidents … Read more
Before you think about suing for medical malpractice, you need to make sure you’re a victim. The first step involves contacting a lawyer who is specialized in such kind of cases. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be very complicated because the details are in the fine print. To ensure that you’re not leaving anything to … Read more
Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or health care professional deviates from standards in his or her profession, thereby causing injury to a patient. In common law jurisdictions, medical malpractice liability is normally based on the laws of negligence. As laws vary by jurisdiction, the specific professionals who may be targeted by … Read more
A will is a statement that clarifies who gets the deceased’s property and also declares the person that will be in charge of setting up the estate. A will contest seeks to invalidate the deceased personal will. There are several reasons why a will can be contested in a legal framework. It could be because … Read more
Wrongful death is as a result of negligence and may be caused by carelessness, failure to act, or incompetence. It could be when a person as knocked down by a careless driver or when employers don’t put enough safety measures in the workplace. Wrongful death can cause pain and anguish to the affected family. The … Read more
Motorcycle accidents tend to be more fatal compared to car accidents. Motorcycle mishaps can result in injuries that are even more devastating than car wrecks for the simple fact that cyclists have such little protection surrounding them. They’re smaller than vehicles and therefore often get lost in the blind spots of other motorists. From TBIs … Read more