West Virginians who suffer injuries encounter numerous challenges. The injury may result in pain and debility, necessitating future surgeries, hospital stays, and physical therapy. They may also experience the loss of personal property, such as a car needed for work.
However, injuries and losses are only part of the problem. Medical bills can accumulate, leading to financial strain and emotional stress. Injuries often render individuals unable to work, further exacerbating both financial and emotional stress. This is where West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers can provide essential support, helping to navigate the complex aftermath of an injury.
West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Receive Justice
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to the fault of another person or organization, get in touch with an experienced West Virginia Personal Injury Attorney today. If another party causes your injury, they bear responsibility in the eyes of the law for exhibiting negligence. Negligence means they become liable, or financially responsible, for your injuries and damages related to the negligence.
Let’s take a car accident as an example of negligence and liability. If you are in a car accident caused by another driving running a red light, that driver is arguably negligent. Drivers must obey the rules of the road – and we all know that stopping at a red light is one of those rules. West Virginia is a fault state for car accidents, meaning that the driver who caused the accident bears the responsibility (liability) for accidents they cause.
It’s only fair and just, after all. If you did not cause an accident, you should not have to pay for the damages like medical bills or lost wages. You’re already hurt! The responsible party should compensate you for damages. Car accidents constitute just one of the personal injury cases we handle. We have more than 50 years of experience in handling personal injury cases resulting from the following.
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Medical malpractice, such as surgical and other medical devices causing injury, misdiagnosis
- Nursing home abuse (physical, emotional, financial, neglect)
- Premises liability, such as slipping and falling in a store or other place of business
- Business and construction accidents, such as exposure to chemicals and hazardous substances, such as carbon monoxide, asbestos, etc.)
In other words, if a doctor’s care did not follow accepted practices and you were harmed (or not helped), you can recover damages. If you or a loved one suffered harm in a nursing home – physical, emotional, financial, or from neglect – you can recover damages. If you slipped and fell in a store or rental property, you can recover damages. If you were hurt in a coal-mining accident, you can recover damages.
You can recover damages whether your injuries will heal (broken bones, sprains) or whether they will cause permanent injury (spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury).
What Damage Compensation Can I Receive?
Damages in personal injury cases refers to financial compensation for your losses. Injured people may receive damage compensation in the following categories.·
- Medical bills – for emergency care, doctor’s visits, hospitalization, surgery, prescription medication, physical therapy, and more
- Wages lost from work – for time off work due to your injuries or for inability to work at a previous job due to your injuries
- Lost or damaged property – if an accident or other event caused loss or damage to your personal property, such as a car or truck.
- Pain and suffering – for pain and suffering caused by the injuries.
Doesn’t the Insurance Company Compensate Me?
If your injury stems from certain causes, like a car or truck accident, you may deal with the other driver’s insurance company (or think about it). Unfortunately, however, insurance companies often try to pay injured people less than a fair amount. They use sophisticated techniques to confuse the injured and to pay less than they should
A personal injury attorney is equally experienced at negotiating with insurance companies to get more just settlements. We can help you reach a fair settlement.
In other cases, such as nursing home abuse or slip and fall accidents, you may not know even what insurance company to approach. We can find out.
In all cases, we can bring a personal injury suit to court to see that you receive the compensation you deserve.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
Many people feel anxious about even approaching an attorney, fearing that the expense of hiring a lawyer.
Injured people should never worry about the cost of a lawyer. First, we work on contingency. That means we take our fees out of the eventual settlement we win. You never have to reach into your own pockets to pay us.
Second, we offer a free consultation first, to discuss your case. There is no charge at all for the consultation.
Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation
If you or a family member has been injured, get in touch with us for a free consultation. We have offices throughout West Virginia. Call us at 855-634-6321 or email the firm. We will fight to obtain the justice you deserve.
