Insurance plays a significant role in personal injury cases. After an accident, many people think the insurance company will cover everything. But insurance companies are businesses, and they often try to pay as little as possible. Knowing how insurance works can help you make smarter choices during your claim. When you are hurt, you may...
Legal Challenges
We live in a world where cameras are everywhere. They are on phones, in stores, in parking lots, and along busy roads. As a result, people capture many accidents on video, even when they don’t expect to. Video recordings can help show what really happened if you are injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or...
Many employees drive as part of their job. You might use a company car, or you might drive your own vehicle to run errands for work. But accidents can happen, and workers need to know what this means for their safety, health, and rights. Many people do not realize that work-related car accidents are very...
A major court decision about the opioid crisis in West Virginia has recently been announced. In 2022, a federal judge in southern West Virginia ruled that three large drug distributors — Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), McKesson Corp., and Cardinal Health — were not responsible for creating a “public nuisance” when they sent huge numbers of opioid...
Slip-and-fall accidents happen more often than you might think. A simple slip can lead to broken bones, back injuries, or even head trauma. On top of the pain, you may face big medical bills and lost time at work. When unsafe conditions cause a fall, the law may allow you to recover costs for your...
Rideshares have become part of daily life for so many people. With just a tap on an app, you can arrange a ride to work, head across town for dinner, or find a safe way home after a party. Most of us trust that once we’re in the backseat, the hardest part of the trip...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is more than breaking the law; it’s a danger to public safety. Alcohol, drugs, or any substance that slows your reaction time or judgment can put everyone at risk. That includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other people on the road. DUI laws exist to prevent crashes and maintain community safety....
If you live in the Eastern Panhandle, you’ve likely driven through Jefferson, Berkeley, and the nearby counties. The roads may look familiar, but it is essential to acknowledge the challenges we face in our local communities. From winding back roads with sharp curves to crowded intersections with heavy traffic, both counties have places where crashes...