Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Need To Know
September 18, 2020 | Personal Injury,Uncategorized
In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about sports-related traumatic brain injuries and the dangers these types of injuries pose to the athletes-especially those who are young and whose brains are still developing. TBIs can also result from being involved in car, workplace and slip-and-fall accidents. Consider the following alarming TBI statistics: 1.7… read more
What Does Litigation Mean In A Personal Injury Case?
June 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
The last thing anybody expects is that they will sustain an injury caused by the negligence of another person. Unfortunately, injuries do occur, and they can lead to significant setbacks for a victim. Ideally, anytime somebody is harmed due to the negligence of another person, the case will be settled quickly, and the injury victim… read more
What are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
June 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the negligent or careless actions of another person, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. These cases are complicated, but victims should generally be able to receive compensation for various expenses related to their injuries. Typically, these types… read more
How to Win a Personal Injury Case
June 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. Personal injury cases can become incredibly complicated, and “winning” one may not look like a person expects it to…. read more
Steps in a Personal Injury Case
April 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
Every personal injury case is different, and understanding the steps in this process can be confusing. There is no one way that a personal injury case will play out. However, we can provide a general overview of how a case could look, from the injury all the way through to a trial. As we discuss… read more
How Long Does it Take for a Settlement Offer?
April 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
If someone is injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, they need a way to recover compensation for their losses. Injuries can lead to two tremendous medical bills, as well as significant pain and emotional scarring that can last a lifetime. There are various ways that a person can secure compensation… read more
How Long after Deposition is Mediation in a Personal Injury Case?
April 20, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you or someone you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recover compensation for your losses. However, this process can become complicated. While no two personal injury cases are the same, there is a… read more
What is the Statute of Limitations in West Virginia?
April 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
All states are responsible for setting time limits for filing criminal charges or civil claims in court. These time limits are called statutes of limitation and are in place to ensure the integrity of any evidence and witnesses related to the cases in question. In West Virginia, the statute of limitations in place depends on… read more
Worried About Meeting Due To Coronavirus?
March 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
Get Your Free Case Evaluation From Home This is an unfamiliar time in our history, but injuries don’t stop for anything, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At Manchin Ferretti Injury Law, we want you to know that we are still here to serve you. Although our contact with you may be different than usual, we are… read more
How Do I File a Bad Faith Claim in Martinsburg?
February 28, 2020 | Personal Injury
When you buy insurance, whether you are required to have it or not, you should be able to count on the insurance company making good on their promise according to their policy. However, insurance carriers can be notoriously difficult to deal with when a legitimate claim is made. Under the law, insurance companies are required… read more