61 Search Results for %22auto accident%22

March 15, 2014

ATV Accidents

...er design flaws. People were frequently injured and killed in ATV rollover accidents. One model lacked a safety guard between the foot peg and the wheel. If the peg impinged on the wheel, it would take the flesh right off the driver’s leg from the knee down. Using the Law to Encourage Social Responsibility Thanks to successful lawsuits on behalf of victims and their families, attorneys forced manufacturers to come up with safer designs. ATV accide...

March 15, 2014

Neck and Back Injuries

...accident victims and those who have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident. Contact a Buckhannon motorcycle accident lawyer today to learn how I can help. Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Wrongful Death Like truck accident victims, people involved in motorcycle accidents often die or suffer life-changing injuries as a result of their accidents. The victims and/or their families have to plan for — and seek compensation for — damages such a...

July 11, 2010

Serious Auto Accident: Now What?!

...t can mean a huge difference in the outcome. Such cases must have experts, accident reconstructionist, economist, medical specialist, life care planner, structured settlement specialist, and vocational expert. Knowing who they are and how to find them is invaluable. 12. Whether you, your loved one, or your friend has been injured by the mistake of another, I urge you to talk with someone who knows what they are doing. You can always say, “no thank...

April 17, 2020

THE AGONY OF AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY and PICKING UP THE PHONE TO CALL A LAWYER

  THE AGONY OF AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY and PICKING UP THE PHONE TO CALL A LAWYER https://youtu.be/hIEVCFsBYc8 It happens in an instant. You just slipped out of the house to get the essentials at the store, leaving your kids under loose supervision by your next-door-neighbor. Your husband is “on the road” and won’t be back for four days, and you need to swing by to pick up your Mom’s prescription and your Dad’s newspaper. But the guy who is texting a...

March 15, 2014

Practice Areas

...ar accidents, motorcycle accidents and other vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, mine accidents, oil and gas explosions, as well as those hurt by dangerous products or dangerous premises. Learn more about personal injury Medical Malpractice When doctors and other healthcare professionals make mistakes, the consequences can be devastating for their patients. I represent clients who have suffered a serious, permanent injury because of medical m...

March 1, 2022

Some Guidance for “Deliberate Intent” or “Industrial Accident” Claims

...njury or death to WV workers, and tragic loss to their families. Mine Site Accidents – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   Oil and Gas Explosions – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   What? Sue my employer? (Deliberate Intent) – Attorney J. Burton Hunter III : Attorney J. Burton Hunter III (hunterlawfirm.net)   A Personal Injury Glossary: Negligence, In...

January 18, 2011

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do Anyway?

...cal malpractice cases are 40%, and other complex cases, such as industrial accidents, can be 35% – 40%. FIFTH, the claims adjustor must be notified of the claim and the representation in writing and must acknowledge that representation in writing and in a timely manner. SIXTH, the formal investigation begins, visiting and photographing the accident scene, writing for the police collision report, ordering medical records, and interviewing of witnes...

March 15, 2014

Oil and Gas Explosions

...accidents Back injuries Burns Brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Falling accidents Drilling rig injuries Oil field accidents West Virginia has vast gas reserves. In our valley alone, there were probably 300 wells drilled in the last five years. Every time you crack a well, there is the potential for setting off an explosion, as flammable material is brought up into the air. Gas and oil accidents are legally complex. They require proving that the...

February 26, 2020

SOME PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL PRACTICE TIPS

...received after the injury, was that injury present immediately after the “accident”, and if whether the total bills are a certain amount. You can get the bills and records admitted bot NOT regarding the reasonableness, necessity, and directly-related questions. A doctor must testify regarding the reasonableness of the treatment, that the treatment was necessary, and that the treatment was directly related to injuries from the “accident”. If there...

March 15, 2014

Truck Safety

...k drivers or trucking companies fail to follow these regulations, other drivers on the road are put at risk. I am familiar with the FMCSA regulations, and I can help determine if a truck driver’s or trucking company’s negligence caused or contributed to your accident. Contact a Philipi Truck Accident Injury Attorney If you were injured in a trucking accident and FMCSA regulations were ignored, I can help you understand your options for pursuing a...