Stephen and Andrew Skinner recently traveled to sunny Miami, Florida, to attend the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention. This annual event, also known as the AAJ Miami Convention, gathers plaintiffs’ attorneys from across the nation to discuss the latest developments in trial advocacy, legal strategy, and specialized topics relevant to personal injury and...
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One of the best long-standing traditions in Jefferson County is Citizen’s Fire Company’s annual Pancake Breakfast. This all-day event brings the community together over stacks of warm, fluffy pancakes. Some of us love it so much that we go twice—once for breakfast and again for dinner! This year, our entire Charles Town office and Andrew...
Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers are very excited to announce that Jared Smallwood has joined the firm as an attorney. Jared earned his undergraduate degree from Shepherd University before attending the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he developed a strong interest in civil litigation and advocacy. He began his legal career with Briel...
A recent AP News report stated that a two-year groundwater contamination issue was caused by harmful “forever chemicals” (PFAS). These chemicals, linked to Gore-Tex and its partner DuPont and others, have raised serious concerns about health risks, corporate responsibility, and the pace of action to remove these contaminants from natural resources. If you’ve ever worn...
We recently shared the exciting news about our sponsorship of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation’s first Lego League team, and now we’re thrilled to provide an update. The “Hydro Hackers” recently competed in the West Virginia First Lego League State Championship at Fairmont State University. Not only did they take on the challenge with enthusiasm,...
Auto accidents can be scary and confusing, especially when it comes to getting compensation for your injuries and damages. It’s important to know you’re not alone. Understanding how to file claims, figure out who’s at fault, and get the money you’re owed is a big step in recovering from an accident. At Skinner Accident &...
If your teenager recently got a driver’s license, you’ve likely noticed the sharp rise in car insurance premiums. Parents nationwide feel shocked by the high cost of adding kids to their plans. Teen drivers pose higher insurance risks because they are more likely to have accidents due to inexperience, distraction, risky behavior, speeding, not wearing...
Stephen recently participated in a panel hosted by the Stubblefield Institute that focused on how the funds from the national opioid litigation settlements were being used in West Virginia. The event, “How is WV First Putting WV First?” discussed the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation and the distribution of the money from the...