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Now that spring is starting to heat up, it’s time for us to get outdoors and enjoy some time exploring all that West Virginia has to offer. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) become more popular this time of year, but do you know all the rules regarding their operation? We’ve compiled this guide so you can use…

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…

Elder abuse and neglect are far too common in the United States and in West Virginia. Because many seniors who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities often do not have the ability to report their mistreatment, it is firmly in the hands of their loved ones and their community members to ensure that…

Whether you are attempting to file a personal injury claim with an insurance company, settle a case out of court, or head to the courtroom, it is vital to understand how the defense is planning to argue your case legally. Below, our West Virginia personal injury lawyers have collected the eight most common ways that…

Ski accidents, snowboard accidents, and sledding/tubing accidents are somewhat common in the mountains of West Virginia – but who is at fault for these accidents, and can you collect compensation from the at-fault parties? Because of the inherent risks of downhill skiing and other snow sports, and because of special laws protecting ski resorts, it…

When it comes to car insurance law, states fall into two general categories: “fault” car insurance states and “no-fault” car insurance states. “No-fault” car insurance states, of which there are a dozen, have laws in which your own car insurance policy pays for your crash-related damages and injuries regardless of who was at fault for…

Slipping and falling on a public sidewalk can lead to serious injuries, including: Head injuries Back injuries Neck injuries Ankle and foot injuries Wrist and hand injuries These injuries can be painful, debilitating, and expensive. For this reason, it is imperative that you understand how your sidewalk slip and fall accident took place, who was…

There is perhaps nothing more tragic than the sudden, preventable death of a loved one. If your loved one has died due to the negligence of another person or entity, the at-fault party is responsible for compensating you for damages, which can include: Medical bills. Lost future wages. Pain and suffering. Loss of consortium. Mental…

West Virginia, the state with the highest rate of prescription drug overdoses in the country, has just settled two multi-million dollar lawsuits with prescription drug distributors. On December 28, 2016, the state’s largest and third-largest prescription drug distributors, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, will pay the state $20 million and $16 million respectively. The settlement, which…

Distracted driving has existed since automobiles were invented, but the issue of distracted driving has become a more serious problem in recent years, especially since the introduction of mobile devices into our everyday lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, an estimated 660,000 drivers are either using cell phones or other communication…