Posted in Car accident,Personal injury on October 31, 2019
The impact of an auto accident could injure the nerves, tendons, soft tissues or bones in the shoulder. A shoulder injury could arise from impact with the seat belt or with other objects inside the vehicle, such as a steering wheel. Shoulder injuries can cause significant pain, as well as nerve damage and difficulty moving… read more
Posted in Consumer rights,Injuries,Personal injury on October 15, 2019
Airbags are critical life-saving devices in auto accidents. Since manufacturers began equipping vehicles with airbags, they have saved over 50,000 lives. Front and/or side airbags are the second line of defense in an accident after seat belts. Unfortunately, if a defective airbag does not deploy properly, it could fail to prevent serious injuries in a… read more
Posted in Personal injury on October 17, 2018
As a personal injury plaintiff in West Virginia, it’s wise to prepare for potential defenses other parties may use to escape liability. Learning the most common defenses in personal injury cases can help you craft a response strategy that will limit your own liability and maximize results. Working with an experienced West Virginia accident attorney… read more
Posted in Insurance law,Personal injury,Uncategorized on May 23, 2018
The lawyers at Manchin Injury Law Group have gotten hundreds of questions from personal injury clients over the years. We’re here to answer all the questions you might have about your case, starting with the following top 19 FAQs: 1. What Is Personal Injury Law? Personal injury law permits claimants to seek financial recovery for… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on May 23, 2018
Fighting for your injury settlement might have been the hard part, but that doesn’t mean your struggle is over. Once tax season comes around, do you know how to report your settlement to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Do you have to report it at all? Making a mistake on your taxes after receiving a… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on April 11, 2016
For people who have been injured in car accidents, truck wrecks, motorcycle crashes and other types of accidents in West Virginia, there are often a few common questions: How will I pay for my medical bills? Am I entitled to compensation and if so, how much? Do I need a lawyer to handle my case?… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on December 31, 2014
When someone enters your property, they have a reasonable expectation that it is being maintained as a relatively safe environment, and it is your duty as a property owner to ensure that it is. This theory is called premises liability. Premises liability holds property owners liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property…. read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on June 3, 2014
In the summer months, people enjoy traveling to the nearest body of water to boat for recreation. Did you know that in 2013, there were 4,062 boating accidents reported to the National Guard? Of those accidents, 2,620 involved injuries and 560 involved fatalities. The top 3 contributing factors of these accidents were operator inattention, operator… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on March 13, 2014
Elderly abuse and negligence can happen anywhere, whether an elderly person is living at home, with relatives, or in a nursing home. Abuse and neglect can take different forms including: intimidation, threats, neglect, and financial chicanery. Elders become frail and are less able to stand up for themselves. More than 500,000 cases of elderly abuse… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on March 5, 2014
Dogs can be loving animals that bring joy to many people, however under the right circumstances, a dog can become aggressive and attack a person, or another dog. Dog bites can cause serious injuries to people and over 800,000 dog bite victims require medical help. Results of dog bites could leave deep muscle and tissue… read more
