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West Virginia law allows surviving family members to file wrongful death lawsuits when a loved one dies due to another party’s negligence or wrongful act. While these cases can lead to significant compensation, defendants (at-fault parties) frequently use legal defenses to avoid or reduce liability. Knowing these common defenses helps families prepare stronger claims and…

S Charleston, WV (July 2, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 1, there were confirmed injuries in an auto accident in South Charleston. The accident was reported early that morning at around 7:54 a.m. at the intersection of Jefferson Road and RHL Boulevard. The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending paramedics.  At this time,…

Charleston, WV (July 2, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 1, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Charleston area. The collision took place that afternoon at around 2:55 p.m. at the crossing of Pennsylvania Avenue S. and Randolph Street. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.  At…

Sexual abuse or sexual assault can have devastating long-term effects on individuals and their loved ones. Medical and mental health expenses, trauma and emotional distress, lost wages, relationship issues—all of this can result from the horrors of sexual harm and misconduct at the hands of others. If you or a loved one is a survivor…

St Albans, WV (July 1, 2025) – On Monday, June 30, there were reported injuries following a car crash in the Saint Albans area. Two or more vehicles collided at the corner of Third Avenue and Second Avenue late that night at around 10:13 p.m. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt. …

Surveyor, WV (July 1, 2025) – There were fatal injuries reported after a boating accident in Surveyor on Monday, June 30. The deadly incident took place on Lake Stephens in Raleigh County early that morning at around 4:55 a.m. Local reports revealed that two boats, a bass boat and a cabin cruiser with two occupants…

Charleston, WV (June 30, 2025) – On Sunday, June 29, there were reported injuries resulting from a car accident in the Charleston area. The collision took place that afternoon at around 12:24 p.m. near the 959 block of Woodward Drive. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, which resulted in a fire.  Attending medical personnel…

Pinch, WV (June 30, 2025) – On Sunday, June 29, there were confirmed injuries resulting from a car accident in the Pinch area. At around 4:39 p.m., the collision happened at the corner of Indian Creek Road and Reunion Road. At least one person involved was hurt, but the severity and number of resulting injuries…

Charleston, WV (June 29, 2025) – On Saturday, June 28, at least one person sustained injuries after an auto accident in the Charleston area. Early that afternoon, at around 2:42 p.m., the crash was first reported at the intersection of Randolph Street and Pennsylvania Avenue S. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to…

Charleston, WV (June 29, 2025) – There were confirmed injuries resulting from an auto accident in the Charleston area on Saturday, June 28. The accident was reported late that evening at around 8:13 p.m. at the intersection of Florence Drive and Watts Street. At least one person suffered injuries in the accident.  The severity and…