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Accident? Should You Hire a Lawyer? 0
If you have been involved in an accident, you may be unsure about whether you should hire an attorney and if so, whom should you hire. Hiring the right West Virginia personal injury attorney can really make a difference in whether you receive full compensation. Contacting an injury lawyer as soon as possible after an …
Read MoreRandolph County Prosecuting Attorney Seeks Special Prosecutor in Car Wreck Probe 0
CHARLESTON, WV – Randolph County prosecuting attorney, Michael Parker, is seeking a special prosecutor to investigate a Randolph County automobile wreck involving a volunteer fire department chief and the subsequent actions of two off-duty police officers. The Randolph County prosecutor filed a motion this week in circuit court requesting the appointment of a special prosecutor. …
Read MoreReducing an Incorrect Medicare Lien Attached to Your Personal Injury Settlement 0
If you choose to settle your personal injury claim without a lawyer and your medical treatment was paid by Medicare, there are certain steps you must take to protect Medicare’s rights. At some point in the process, you should receive a Conditional Payment Letter from Medicare. In this letter, there will be a payment summary …
Read MoreTwo-Car Crash Kills Charleston Man 0
Charleston, West Virginia: John C. Frazier, a 90-year-old Charleston man, died after his 2001 Toyota Avalon was struck by another car that was traveling eastbound on U.S. 60 on Sunday. According to the St. Albans Police Department, John C. Frazier pulled out of Alameda Street onto U.S. 60 when a 2003 Chevy Malibu driven by …
Read MoreJury Instructions for Trials Involving West Virginia Car Accidents – Part I 0
At the request of West Virginia personal injury lawyers from the defense and plaintiff’s bar, The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals published a number of model jury instructions in 2000. The West Virginia Supreme Court made it clear that these instructions are a work in progress, and it welcomed comments from both West Virginia …
Read MorePersonal Injury Attorney’s Nightmare – Medicare Liens 0
If you have a personal injury claim and receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits, you have certain legal obligations to Medicare that will affect your claim. If you have a personal injury lawyer representing you, your attorney should handle this challenging process for you. Any settlement or verdict you receive will likely be reduced by a portion of …
Read MoreSuspected of Medical Malpractice, West Virginia doctor gives up license 0
On behalf of WEST VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER, Brooks West – A Cabell County, West Virginia doctor recently surrendered her medical license following an investigation of her drug prescribing practices. The West Virginia Board of Osteopathy suspended Dr. Anita Dawson’s license in April 2010 after federal agents raided her Milton office. There are reports that …
Read MoreLawyer Checklist for Offering Exhibits into Evidence at Trial 0
There are two categories of evidence a good West Virginia personal injury lawyer must use at trial. The first category is testimony from witnesses. The second is exhibits. Exhibits are simply tangible items shown to a jury during trial. Typical exhibits used in personal injury trials include medical records, photos of injuries, damaged clothing, and …
Read MoreSearch Underway for a Vehicle involved in a West Virginia Accident Death 0
CHARLESTON, WV – Search is underway for a vehicle involved in a car wreck that killed 25-year old William Zachary Hudnall. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, at about 1 a.m. on Monday night, Mr. Hudnall was traveling east on Interstate 64 near Cross Lanes, West Virginia, when he encountered an unknown vehicle that …
Read MoreSigns of a Bad Personal Injury Lawyer 0
I have had the opportunity to work with and/or observe many West Virginia personal injury lawyers. Not surprisingly, I have seen some good ones, and have I have seen some bad ones. What is surprising is what causes some lawyers to consistently fail to get good results for their clients. Before I share my discovery …
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