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4 Tips for Avoiding Auto Repair Rip-Offs

It’s the time everyone dreads: you’re driving down the highway and a light on your dash comes on. You know you’re supposed to keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance for safety reasons, but you can’t help but feel that auto repair shops are taking you for a ride. That’s why our West Virginia auto accident…

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What’s the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claim?

After a workplace accident, you may assume a workers’ compensation claim is your only recourse for obtaining compensation for your injuries. While West Virginia’s workers’ comp system is an excellent course of action after many workplace accidents, some circumstances deserve the attention of a judge or jury. Learn the difference between workers’ comp and personal…

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How to File a Construction Injury Claim

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that out of 4,379 worker fatalities in the year 2015, 21.4% (937) occurred in the construction industry. Construction is a highly dangerous industry in which workers have to operate heavy machinery, work from great heights, handle toxic chemicals, and work with electricity. Fatal and nonfatal construction injuries…

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How Do You Know If You Have Whiplash?

Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, especially in instances in which your vehicle is rear-ended by another vehicle. If you have suffered a whiplash injury, the person who caused your car accident may be responsible for compensating you for damages, which could include: Hospital bills related to your injury. Future medical…

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