What is Strict Liability in an Insurance Case?
In most cases of personal injury in West Virginia, the injured victim's responsibility is to prove that a defendant is at fault for causing their injuries to receive compensation for damages. West Virginia has adopted an at-fault policy in most incidents except for a few. In these exceptions, West Virginia applies a strict liability...
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Kanawha County BOE and Holz Elementary School families reach $11.75M settlement
FacebookTwitterEmailSMS By Jarett Lewis July 31, 2023 - 8:45 pm CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Civil cases regarding the abuse inside of a special needs classroom by a teacher at Holz Elementary settled in a record way. According to the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management, the cases settled for a combined $11,750,000, a record amount...
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Can Social Media Posts Damage My Personal Injury Claim?
Social media has a distinct way of distorting the facts, which can often be harmless until your posts are used against you to disprove a personal injury claim. Your financial and physical recovery after an accident may depend on the compensation you receive for your injuries. However, social media posts say a lot about...
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Common Injuries Caused By West Virginia Car Accidents
Car accidents can be violent, jarring experiences. The forces placed on the human body during a collision can cause severe injuries and even death. While cars benefit from a considerable number of safety features meant to prevent or lessen trauma, each year, millions of Americans sustain physical injuries as a result of car wrecks....
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