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When a workplace injury occurs, the injured employee should be able to recover complete compensation for their medical expenses as well as some portion of their lost wages. However, it is not uncommon for there to be a dispute between the injured worker and their employer or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Sometimes this dispute …
Most personal injury victims are going to have to deal with insurance carriers. When another individual or entity caused the injury, then that person or entity’s insurance carrier will usually be responsible for paying compensation to you. However, you need to know how insurance carriers value injury claims so that you have an understanding of …
You probably already know that every vehicle is required to have insurance coverage in West Virginia. However, do you know what types of insurance are required? If you are new to shopping around for insurance coverages for a vehicle, then you are going to see plenty of terms you may not quite understand. One of …
In the event you or somebody you love is harmed due to the negligent actions of a medical professional, it may be necessary to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation. Here, we want to discuss what it means for a claim to be viable. In other words, our medical malpractice lawyers want to …
You have the right to your medical records. Provisions under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and West Virginia Codes 16-29-1 and 16-29-2 guarantee this. However, the process of obtaining medical records can seem confusing to most people. Here, our Martinsburg medical malpractice lawyers want to discuss how you can …
Individuals count on medical professionals, and they should not have to worry about a mistake being made when they seek medical assistance. However, there are times when errors do occur, and medical professionals can be held responsible. Here, we want to look specifically at medical negligence versus medical malpractice. The reality is that malpractice arises …
Most medical professionals carry some type of professional liability insurance, commonly referred to as medical malpractice insurance. Not only does this include doctors or surgeons, but also optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and many other health care professionals. This type of insurance is crucial to help these individuals pay for any claims made against them if …
Hypoxic brain injuries occur in a variety of ways. In some instances, these injuries are nobody’s fault. However, there are times when hypoxic brain injuries occur due to the careless or negligent actions of others. Here, we want to discuss whether or not individuals can recover compensation for a hypoxic brain injury. What is a …
Concussions may be considered mild traumatic brain injuries, but the reality is that they can certainly have long-term repercussions. It only takes one quick Google search to look at how concussions have significantly affected former pro athletes. Here, we want to examine the possible long-term effects a person can incur after sustaining a concussion. What …
Anoxic brain injuries are characterized by the brain not receiving enough oxygen. These incidents can occur in a wide variety of ways, often due to internal medical issues with an individual. However, there are times when anoxic brain injuries are caused by the careless or negligent actions of others. Here, we want to discuss whether …