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If you do not work in the legal field on a daily basis, some of the terms attorneys use may seem foreign. Understanding commonly used legal terms will improve your understanding of the law and your rights under state and federal law. Here are some of the most common legal terms we use in personal…

Some states place alcohol liability squarely on the intoxicated person. In West Virginia, the state recognizes the liability of alcohol sellers in certain cases. You may be able to hold a bar liable for injuries resulting from an accident involving alcohol. When Bars Are Liable for Alcohol-Related Accidents Bars are responsible for having reasonable policies….

While rare, pedestrians may be partly or completely at fault in a car accident case. Car accidents involving pedestrians require careful investigations to determine if the pedestrian and/or driver were behaving in negligent or illegal activities at the time of the accident. Determining Fault in West Virginia In early 2015, Governor Tomblin signed House Bill…

For many Americans, pets are part of the family. Unfortunately, even the most trusted dogs can bite given the right circumstances, causing serious physical injuries and emotional scarring. A serious dog attack can rob victims of their lives. Dog bite laws vary widely from state to state. In West Virginia, statute 19-20-13 addresses dog bites….

As individuals age, they start to lose some of their independence. When they have to rely on others for daily care, they can become vulnerable to the threat of elder abuse. Elder abuse includes any mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or financial harm to an elderly person. Your loved one may experience abuse in any…

We trust schools to protect our kids, and teachers and administrators are held to incredibly high standards to create secure learning environments. That means these institutions are safe places, right? Unfortunately, there are hundreds of things that could go wrong on school grounds, and tens of thousands of injuries occur every year on these properties. This…

In West Virginia, medical malpractice accounts for any harm a patient receives because a medical professional failed to meet his or her standards of care. This means that if another reasonably skilled specialist would not have made the mistake that caused an injury, the patient can seek compensation through a medical malpractice suit. But who…

Even a minor collision can have devastating consequences. But when these accidents involve big rigs, the results can be fatal, even at low speeds. But what causes these accidents? And what can we do to prevent them? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) diligently tracks the factors that lead to these incidents. This research…

Sometimes, a patient is hospitalized after a serious accident or major surgery. He or she is carefully monitored, and doctors and nurses take great care to ensure a patient is only released when he or she can safely return home. When patients are released too soon, it is called a premature discharge and in some…

Power tool and construction injuries are on the rise, and damages can range from minor bumps and bruises to head injuries and fatal accidents. You don’t have to be a carpenter or landscaper to run into these problems, either. Most of this equipment is commonly found in our garages, and if they aren’t used safely,…