When you are involved in a serious collision, one of the major injuries you should be monitoring yourself and loved ones for is a brain injury. Brain injuries have the potential to start minor and worsen over time, because swelling and fluid build-up may place...
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Recent mine accidents take heavy toll in injuries, deaths
Residents of West Virginia are aware of the ever present threat of death and serious injury posed by the underground mining of coal in the state. Two recent fatal accidents once again reminded the state of the co-existent threats of death and injury for men who work...
Liability and options for victims of dog bites
Dogs can make great companions but not all dogs are trained to act appropriately with individuals who are not their owners. When a West Virginia resident is hurt buy a dog bite, they may have options for seeking the recovery of their damages through personal injury...
What damages can you recover after a car accident?
If you have been in a car accident, the physical injuries and emotional trauma you experience may be hard to overcome. You may have to endure countless surgeries and medical treatments, making it impossible to work and earn a living. Filing a personal injury lawsuit...
Drivers should do their part to help keep motorcycles safe
There are ways that drivers can help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways. When drivers fail to take precautions for motorcycle rider safety, they may be considered negligent and may be liable for the damages suffered by motorcycle accident victims. Safe driving...
Before you talk to the insurance company, read this
When you're injured and unable to work, hearing the voice of a (seemingly) friendly insurance adjustor on the other end of the phone can give you hope that your claim will be handled quickly and fairly. That's a welcome relief, naturally, when you're worried about...
Don’t destroy your car accident claim
A car accident can leave you with a multitude of painful injuries and a pile of unpaid bills. As a result, you're perfectly justified in seeking compensation for your losses. However, don't count on the insurance company to give up the money very easily. Insurance...
Injured by someone’s negligence? Follow your doctor’s orders!
There are not many positive things about getting involved in an accident due to someone else's foolish mistakes. More than likely, you've suffered physically and financially and will probably have to seek the services of a personal injury attorney to get fairly...
Beware these insurance company tricks and traps after an injury
There's nothing pleasant about being in an accident -- especially when it could have been easily avoided if someone had just taken reasonable care or been thinking about the safety of others. On top of the injury, you have medical bills to handle, lost time from work...
Injured in a car wreck? Don’t make these mistakes
A serious car accident can turn your entire world upside down in an instant and leave you out of work, struggling with injuries and juggling a load of unexpected bills all at once. One more challenge you'll face is the fact that the insurance companies involved in...