A Short History of Asbestos Usage
Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals, which have been mined and used as a building material for more than 4,000 years. The ancients recognized several desirable...
Radon Poses Huge Risk To West Virginians
Naturally Occurring Gas Causes Lung Cancer Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is more prevalent in some areas of the country than in others. It's present in the soil...
Popular Weed Killer Allegedly Causes Cancer
EPA, Manufacturer At Odds With State Courts Over the years, countless people in West Virginia and across the United States have sprayed Roundup on their lawns and gardens to rid...
Compensation for Medical Bills in West Virginia
Whiplash, broken bones, internal injuries and head trauma are a few of the common types of automobile accident injuries that require careful medical treatment and follow-up attention. When you are...
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...
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...
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...