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What Is Discovery in the Legal Process?
Discovery is an essential step in civil procedures. The discovery process gives the legal teams on both sides of a dispute the opportunity to obtain a better understanding of each...
What Should You Expect at a Deposition?
A deposition is a witness’s sworn testimony outside of court and is a legal device used to discover and establish facts relevant to a civil case. You can be subpoenaed...
Does Health Insurance Pay for Motor Vehicle Accident Costs in West Virginia?
You have health insurance to cover medical costs when you are sick or injured, and you have car insurance to pay for expenses incurred in an auto accident. But which insurance is...
Understanding Medicare Conditional Payments for Accident Claims
In West Virginia, the insurance company of the party at fault for an accident, injury or medical malpractice case is responsible for paying the victim’s medical bills. The insurance company...
Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Personal Injury Settlement?
One of the questions we often hear from our personal injury clients is whether the settlement they receive will be subject to taxation. Before we provide some information, we should...
Common Symptoms of Defective Hernia Mesh
Anyone can develop a hernia, and most hernias in the United States get treated with a surgical mesh implant. However, there are some circumstances in which hernia mesh is defective...
What You Should Know About an ERISA Appeal
If you’ve recently been injured in an accident and cannot work as a result, one option you have is to file for long-term disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income...
What to Know About Letters of Protection in a Personal Injury Case
A letter of protection is a letter your personal injury attorney sends to a medical professional if you’ve been injured in an accident. You will likely have co-payments or deductibles...
How Medical Expenses Are Handled After a Car Accident
You should seek medical attention immediately after a serious accident. Of course, with medical care comes a series of bills that you will need to cover. There’s a common misconception...
How Much Is Your Bodily Injury Claim Worth?
If you’ve suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you may wonder how much money you could recover in a possible personal injury claim. There is no overarching answer to...