What are the steps involved in a personal injury lawsuit? If you ever find yourself involved in a personal injury dispute, it is common to be unsure of the steps. Most of us do not plan to get injured, but when something takes place that could put us in harms
Why should you hire a personal injury lawyer? Life comes at us at blistering speed, and with that, it is easy to fall at the risk of personal injury. If you are an individual who has been wronged or harmed in some way through a professional experience, you should consider
What are the most common types of Personal Injury Claims? If you have been involved in an accident where your life has been changed significantly or you are facing challenges as a result of your accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to improve your situation
Repercussions of a Claim of Infidelity in a West Virginia Divorce Proceeding Regarding Child Custody and Alimony Most states have adopted no-fault divorce laws, which only requires that the parties simply allege irreconcilable differences as the reasons for the divorce without having to present proof. These laws abrogated long-standing laws
Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Have you ever received annoying and persistent calls from credit collection agencies about certain debts that you may or may not owe or that you are trying to pay off? You do have rights when it comes to how these creditors and collection agencies
Car Wrecks: The 9 Steps Of Treating & Proving Your Soft Tissue Injury One of the most challenging aspects of any car wreck, truck wreck, or motor vehicle accident is proving damages. Quite often, car wrecks do not result in broken bones, stitches, or deep lacerations, but the injuries sustained
What is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 and Why it is Powerful for Consumers Consumers are often victims of fraud or misrepresentation in the quality of consumer (personal, family or household) goods and in how they are intended to perform. To protect consumers, federal legislators passed the Magnuson-Moss Warranty
What is a Certificate of Merit and Why Must You Have One for Medical Malpractice Claims? Before you can file a medical malpractice or negligence case against a medical provider or a medical facility, West Virginia law requires that you first file a certificate of merit. This is essentially an
The Duty To Mitigate Damages in Employment Cases–What Does It Mean? In many civil cases, plaintiffs or claimants are required to mitigate or minimize their damages by undertaking reasonable efforts to do so. In employment cases, W.Va. Code §55-7E-1 through 3 (enacted in 2015) requires you in any employment action
Coal Miners Discrimination / Retaliation Claims Under W.Va. Code 22A-1-22 et seq: Miners Reporting Safety Concerns Mining is a hazardous occupation. Although companies in our state have instituted safety programs and gone beyond the extreme dangers and risks that once plagued the industry, there continue to be abuses. Safety is
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