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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...
People in northeastern West Virginia may someday find themselves in a terrible financial position where they are forced to decide which bills to pay each month, if they are able to pay any at all. They may wonder if filing for bankruptcy is the right thing to do, but...
Readers of our blog are often looking for information and help. For many West Virginians, they may be dealing with medical debt, especially if they are working-age adults. In fact, the Commonwealth Fund’s biennial health insurance survey found medical debt raving this...
Many drivers today believe that using hands-free technology while driving is a responsible decision. After all, texting and holding your phone to talk while you drive are dangerous distractions. Every day in the U.S., nine people are killed in collisions involving...
It is a typical scene in courtroom dramas: a teary-eyed witness takes the stand in a criminal trial. However, we know that television isn’t necessarily accurate. Does witness testimony count as evidence? How important is this testimony? How vital is eyewitness...
When you're approaching a divorce, one of the hardest things to do is to figure out your options. Under West Virginia law, the following are considered sufficient grounds for divorce: Irreconcilable differences Voluntary separation (living apart for one continuous...
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...
Opioid abuse and addiction have caught the attention of the authorities from coast to coast -- and they're cracking down on everyone even remotely connected to opioid use. Whether you're involved with large-scale drug trafficking or you're merely an addict who sells a...
The relationship between domestic violence and alcohol is complicated -- and deadly. More than one research study has found that the majority of deadly domestic incidents are connected to the perpetrator's use of alcohol. In many cases, all it takes is a few drinks...
Many people in the Charles Town area love animals, particularly dogs. Dog owners typically take their pets out and about. Most of them are responsible people who do their best to keep their pets from harming anyone. Unfortunately, not all succeed, as you well know,...