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What if a Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim?

When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity, they will usually be able to recover compensation for their losses through a civil personal injury lawsuit in West Virginia. However, if an injury victim passes away while their personal injury lawsuit is ongoing, the victim’s

Differences Between Survival Action and Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another will leave surviving family members with difficult decisions to make. One of these decisions revolves around whether or not to take legal action against the at-fault party. In West Virginia, there is a difference between wrongful death claims and survival

How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in West Virginia

If you have lost a loved one as a result of the careless, negligent, or wrongful actions of another individual or entity in West Virginia, then we know this is a difficult time for you and your family. You have difficult choices to make, including whether or not to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Here,

Releasing Medical Records for a Personal Injury Case

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury as a result of the negligent actions of another individual or entity, you may find yourself involved in a personal injury lawsuit. At some point, your medical records will have to be sent to insurance carriers or the attorneys for the at-fault party. However,

What is “Respondeat Superior” in a Personal Injury Case?

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the negligence of another individual, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, you also need to know whether or not there are any other parties who may hold liability for the incident. Here, we want to examine “Respondeat

Defenses in a Personal Injury Case

If you or a loved one sustain an injury caused by another individual, company, or entity in West Virginia, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, securing compensation can be challenging, particularly if the at-fault party puts up a fight and says they did not actually cause the injury. The Injury

Evidence in a Personal Injury Case

If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury caused by the actions of another individual, business, or entity, you will likely be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. However, before you can secure compensation, you have to provide evidence to prove that the other party caused

Can I Get Compensation for Motorcycle Road Rash?

Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable than others on the roadway, particularly in the event an accident occurs. Anytime a motorcyclist sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. Here, we want to discuss whether or not a motorcyclist can recover

How Are Motorcycle Accident Claims Different From Car Accident Claims?

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries for those involved. In general, a person can recover compensation for any accident caused by the actions of another driver on the roadway. However, motorcycle accidents are not always cut and dry. There are various factors that go into motorcycle accident claims that differentiate them from traditional car