Charleston personal injury blog

In West Virginia, medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital or other medical professional or institution injure a patient by failing to meet the applicable standard of care. Medical malpractice cases are some of the most difficult cases to bring, prosecute and win. A plaintiff is a medical malpractice lawsuit must prove each of...

There are over 5 million automobile accidents in the United States each year, many of them fatal. In some instances, you won't need to hire an accident lawyer.  However, if you have been injured you should contact an accident lawyer. When you are involved in a car accident, you are suddenly thrown into a...

It can be extremely difficult to cope when a person has been killed as a result of the negligent or reckless action of another. A wrongful death occurs when an individual is killed due to another individual’s or entity’s negligence. No monetary amount will ever be enough compensate you for that loss. Though, if...

West Virginia is the second most elderly state in the country and the percentage of our population over 65 continues to increase. Unfortunately, nursing home and assisted living facility abuse and negligence reports are on the rise throughout the United States, including in West Virginia. There are certain standards and regulations in West Virginia...