Getting medical care after an injury is one of the most important things you can do. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, slipped and fallen, or suffered any other type of injury, seeing a doctor should be your top priority. Let’s talk about three key reasons why getting medical care is so important. 1....
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If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know how stressful and overwhelming it can be. It can be hard to think clearly between the shock and the pain and figuring out what to do next after a car accident. One thing you might feel like doing right away is hopping onto social media...
Getting hurt in an accident is tough. You have medical bills, lost wages, and a lot of stress. But if you win a personal injury settlement, you might wonder: Do I have to pay taxes on this money? This question often comes up for WV, VA and MD residents. The good news? No, you don’t!...
If you have car insurance, you also have a very important document called the auto insurance declarations page. This page shows exactly what kind of coverage you have and how much protection it offers. The auto insurance declarations page is a key document to keep handy, especially if you need to make a claim. What...
Accidents can happen anywhere—on the road, at work, or in public places—and they often significantly impact the lives of those involved, whether in Martinsburg, WV, Charles Town, WV, or Winchester, VA. The type and severity of injuries vary widely from minor to serious, life-altering conditions. In this blog, we’ll discuss seven common types of injuries...
If you’ve been injured in Martinsburg, WV, Winchester, VA, or Charles Town, WV, you might wonder if you need money up front to hire an attorney. The good news is that you don’t! At Skinner Law Firm, your no-cost injury lawyers, we handle personal injury cases on a contingent fee, meaning you pay nothing unless...
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you might wonder, “When will I receive my settlement?” Several factors determine the timeline. These include how bad your injuries are, how long your medical treatment takes, if your case needs to go to court, and the overall process for settling personal injury cases. Generally, the personal injury settlement...
In early April, Stephen Skinner went to Atlanta, Georgia, to help judge the national finals of the Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). The American Association for Justice hosts this significant event annually. Law school students showcase their skills in a simulated courtroom, commonly known as a mock trial. Stephen was proud to be a judge...