A Law Firm Focused Exclusively On Personal Injury Law
At Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC, personal injury is all we do. We are focused on advocating for victims of serious injury. When you come to our firm, you can expect to be represented with zealous advocacy and commitment.
With decades of experience, our attorneys are highly respected in West Virginia courts by opposing counsel and judges. We recognize that choosing the right attorney for your injury case is important, and we pledge to stick by your side.
Helping You Back On Your Feet After A Serious Injury
While you are recovering from your accident, you can rely on our firm to take care of all the details of your case. You deserve full compensation for your injuries, which includes payment for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning potential
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
We draw upon our entire team’s experience when handling personal injury cases. We dive into cases with an open mind and look at all possibilities before determining the best legal approach to take. You can be certain that our lawyers will be here to help you in getting the full amount of financial compensation and benefits you need to make your journey to recovery.
Answers To Your Questions About Injury Claims
When you are injured, you should never have to navigate the legal system alone. We are here to answer all your personal injury questions and help you secure compensation and justice for your accident injuries. Don’t see your question below? We offer free consultations for you to discuss your case.
What are my options when I am injured in an accident?
When you are injured due to someone else’s neglect or recklessness, you have several ways to collect compensation for your injuries:
- Work with the other party yourself: Accepting an early settlement offer from the other party may seem like a nice deal, but we advise against this, as it will likely mean you are leaving money on the table. If the other side knows you are declining legal representation, they may try to shortchange you.
- Negotiate through an attorney: Many personal injury attorneys are able to negotiate a favorable settlement offer without having to go to trial. An experienced lawyer knows what offers are fair and can give you an honest assessment of when to accept or decline a settlement.
- Take your case to trial: Litigating your case in court is often a last resort, but it is sometimes necessary to recover full compensation for your accident. Always trust an attorney with proven trial experience, in the event your case does make it to court.
Our team members can help you decide which option is best for you.
How long does it take to receive compensation after an accident?
A personal injury case – whether you were injured in a work accident or by a defective product – may take months or even years to resolve. Every case is unique, so it is difficult to say how long it will take for you to be compensated. It may be tempting to settle with the other party early, but doing so may result in a lower recovery. Our goal is to fight for the best possible result for every client, while doing our best to keep the legal process as efficient as possible.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
At our law firm, we take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that if we take your case, you do not pay for our services unless and until we secure compensation for your injuries. And even then, we only receive a fraction of your settlement or verdict. Our consultations are free as well, so there is no risk to get started and begin exploring your options.
Am I entitled to compensation for pain and suffering?
When you sustain life-altering injuries, you will be facing more than just monetary expenses. You will likely suffer emotionally and psychologically following your accident as well. In these cases, you may be entitled to compensation for noneconomic losses such as pain, suffering and mental anguish.
The amount of pain and suffering compensation you receive will vary widely depending on the details of your particular case. For medical malpractice cases, state law limits noneconomic damages to a maximum of $250,000 (rising to $500,000 for catastrophic medical malpractice).
Can I sue if I am partially to blame for the accident?
In West Virginia, as long as you are found to be less than 50% at fault for the accident, you can recover compensation for your injuries. However, the amount you receive will be lower depending on how much fault is assigned to you.
For example, you are riding your motorcycle without a helmet and get struck by a car that sped through a red light. The accident is mostly the other driver’s fault, but you may be partially to blame if you receive any injuries that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet. If the court decides the other party is 80% at fault and you are 20% at fault, then you may only be able to recover 80% of your total damages.
As your law firm, we will fight to maximize your compensation and limit the amount of fault the court assigns to you.
There Is No Risk To Get Started With A Free Consultation
Your choice of law firm can make all the difference in your case, and we want to show you why we are known throughout the area for excellence and results in personal injury law. That is why we offer free consultations for you to meet our team and explore your options.
Regardless of the circumstances, our Charleston and Parkersburg attorneys will do their best to make things right. The lawyers at Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC, will be your advocates. Contact us at 304-205-1810 , or send us an email today.