What Happens When a Medical Condition Causes a Car Accident?
February 7, 2023 | Car Accident
There are a variety of types of medical conditions that could cause a car accident. However, if a medical condition does cause an accident, how does liability work? Is the person who had a medical condition responsible for the incident? Will any injury or property damage victim be able to file a lawsuit to recover… read more
West Virginia Auto Repair Laws
January 30, 2023 | Laws
In most situations, the relationship between an individual and their mechanic is lopsided. What we mean by this is that the mechanics know far more about vehicles and vehicle repair than individuals needing the repair. You might be worried about a repair shop taking advantage of you and cheating you out of your money. However,… read more
The Difference Between Negligent and Reckless Driving
January 20, 2023 | Car Accident
On the surface, it may seem like the definitions of “negligent driving” and “reckless driving” are the same thing, but they do have major differences when it comes to vehicle accidents and liability. Here, we want to break down the difference between negligent and reckless driving, and we also want to discuss the prospects of… read more
Can Dash Cam Footage Be Used in Court?
January 10, 2023 | Laws
Vehicle dash cams are becoming much more popular, to the point where many auto manufacturers offer the option of installing front and rear cameras in new vehicles. These cameras and the footage they capture can play a vital role when it comes to determining liability for a vehicle accident. Here, we want to discuss whether… read more
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
December 30, 2022 | Personal Injury,Safety
If you suspect that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you need to act now. There are various steps that you can take to help protect your loved one and then help ensure that they recover the compensation they are entitled to for what has happened. Here, we want to… read more
How Can Adult Protective Services Help in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?
December 28, 2022 | Personal Injury,Safety
If you have discovered that your loved one has been abused in a nursing home, you need to take steps as soon as possible to ensure their safety. In this state, Adult Protective Services falls under the umbrella of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Here, we want to discuss how Adult… read more
Who is Liable for Nursing Home Injury or Abuse?
December 21, 2022 | Laws,Personal Injury,Safety
No one should ever have to worry about whether or not their loved one is safe in a nursing home. These are supposed to be places where those who can no longer properly care for themselves can receive the treatment they deserve. Here, we want to discuss who could be held liable for a nursing… read more
Mediation of Personal Injury Claims
December 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
The vast majority of personal injury claims do not go all the way to a jury trial. Often, they are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, that does not mean that the claims will be relatively straightforward. There may be times when mediation can be a useful alternative resolution dispute method to help achieve… read more
November 30, 2022 | Laws,Personal Injury
Remittitur is a legal process that allows for excessive damage awards or jury verdicts to be lessened. This is different from additur, the process where the total amount of damage awarded can be increased. The key word in remittitur is “remit,” as in “giving back.” here, we want to examine the goal of remittitur and… read more
November 23, 2022 | Laws,Personal Injury
Additur is a little-known yet powerful court process that could help increase the total amount of damages already awarded by a jury. Here, we want to delve further in-depth into what “additur” actually is, but we encourage you to speak to your personal injury lawyer about whether or not this could occur in your case…. read more