Commercial truck accidents can cause extensive damage and injuries to the driver and others on the road. While some people believe these accidents are caused by reckless actions, such as distracted driving, fatigue is actually one of the top causes of trucking...
The People’s Lawyer
Year: 2022
Tips for proving the extent of your car accident damages
The struggles that you’re facing in the aftermath of your car accident can be overwhelming. As stressful as your situation may be, though, there are steps that you can take that’ll hopefully make your life just a little bit easier. One of them is to pursue a personal...
Can you seek bankruptcy and divorce at the same time?
Financial woes and divorce are two of life’s most challenging situations. When people try to manage both issues simultaneously, it can quickly overwhelm them. You can file legal motions for divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously. However, ending your marriage will...
Tips to make your commute a little safer
Much of the surroundings around Charleston, West Virginia, are rural. Such a location offers citizens a wonderful home. However, many workers have to commute daily to more populated areas. With so many people on the roads at the same time, particularly during rush...
Defending yourself against a charge of child abuse
A child abuse charge could haunt you for the rest of your life, particularly if the abuse alleged is sexual in nature. Even if the allegation is proved false, you may never regain your good name or reputation and may face an uphill battle in custody court. There are...
What are the 4 phases of an abusive relationship?
No two abusive relationships are alike. Even so, certain patterns do emerge in many of them, like abrupt, ugly shifts in your partner’s mood due to the slightest provocation. Maintaining rigid control over you is an abuser’s typical strategy. The smallest thing, like...
Fighting back against drunk driving charges
When an officer pulls a driver over in West Virginia, the first reaction is often panic and maybe even a twinge of fear. This can grow into full-blown anxiety when the officer asks them to step out of the car and submit to field sobriety tests (FSTs). By the time law...
Filing for subsequent bankruptcies
Financial hardships are often unexpected. Thus, individuals in West Virginia and elsewhere often seek ways to address their growing debt. It can feel like a helpless situation; however, filing for bankruptcy might be the best decision one can make. Even if you have a...
2 types of domestic abuse that can happen in a marriage
Not everyone finds themselves as happy with their spouse after they move in with each other. Your spouse's personality may suddenly change. You may find them more physically aggressive or controlling now that you're around them more often. If you feel like your...
West Virginia’s four types of spousal support
If you’re headed for divorce, then you’re probably worried about what your financial positioning is going to look like when all is said and done. That’s why it’s important that you position yourself as strongly as you can during the property division process as well...
