Frequently Asked Questions

• I Was Injured. Can I File A Lawsuit Against The Party That Caused My Injury?
  In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the injuries. You are entitled to … more
• Who Is Responsible When A Person Is Injured?
  The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. Personal injury is part of the law … more
• How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?
  There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in West Virginia will handle claims up to $5000. If your injury is a minor one that will not … more

Legal Articles

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Personal Injury: Can You Sue an Ex for an STD?
  A governing legal principle in our society is that we have a duty to avoid causing an unreasonable risk of harm to others.  In plain English this means “don’t do something which you know will hurt someone.”  In most states this duty extends to sexual partners.  A partner who knows or should have known that they are infected with a sexually transmitted disease … more
• What are Good Samaritan laws?
  Good Samaritan laws, which are also known as Volunteer Protection laws, are state laws that are enacted to protect healthcare providers and other rescue personnel from being sued as a result of providing help to a victim during an emergency situation. As long as you use reasonable care in assisting a person during an emergency, based on the resources that you have available to you at the … more

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