Realizing that your loved one has been abused by the very people who are supposed to care for them is difficult. Once that happens, you’ll need to act on the information you have. The first thing you need to do is to ensure your loved one is (now) safe and has the...
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Couple struggles with loss of companionship after West Virginia accident
A couple is suing a man from Cabell County after he plowed into their vehicle with his car. The couple filed suit in February 2013 in Cabell Circuit Court against the defendant. In the matter, the plaintiffs cite negligence and loss of companionship. According to the...
How to choose a safe nursing home
If you must put a loved one in a nursing home, then you need to be sure it will be a safe place. Get advice on how to choose a nursing home. Having to put a loved one in a nursing home is often an unavoidable task. Nursing homes can provide 24/7 care with medical...
Personal Injury While in Prison: You Have Rights, and May be Able to Seek Damages
People placed under arrest, or placed in prison, have rights. Personal injuries that occur in confinement are sometimes the result of overcrowding in prisons, or negligent behavior by authorities. This article looks at how victims may be able to seek legal...
Who is responsible when nursing home residents suffer neglect?
A nursing facility can be held accountable if a resident is injured due to neglect. The pandemic is responsible for the death of an estimated 90,000 residents within nursing home facilities. Unfortunately, it appears that the pandemic is only part of the problem....
What are the long-term costs of a serious injury in West Virginia?
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, it's easy to only think about the immediate costs associated with the accident, such as medical bills and lost wages. But the long-term costs of a serious injury can be much more far-reaching. Reduced mobility A serious...
Settling medical bills after a car accident
Car accidents in West Virginia can result in devastating injuries that be costly to treat. The circumstances surrounding the accident may affect who pays your medical bills. The person that pays Up front, you will be the one who will pay the medical bills for your...
Can you claim for PTSD after an accident?
If you survive a nasty accident, people might say you are lucky. While you are certainly more fortunate than anyone that died in the same incident, lucky is not the right word. Not only may you have severe injuries, which require expensive and prolonged medical...
Key elements of a personal injury lawsuit you must establish
Suffering any form of injury can be an emotional and stressful experience. If you believe the injury resulted from someone else’s reckless or negligent acts, you may consider suing the at-fault party for damages. However, there are key elements that must be...
Why do spinal injuries require massive compensation?
Injuring your spine in an accident means life will never be the same again. You probably know that, but you might not understand to what extent. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) offers some statistics to help you understand why adequate...