Defenses Employers Can Raise to Workers’ Compensation Claims
- posted: Jul. 20, 2024
- Workers Compensation,  Personal Injury
While workers' compensation system is designed to provide quick and efficient benefits to employees injured on the job, employers have rights and can contest claims that are invalid, fraudulent or Read More
How Property Owners Can Defend Against Premises Liability Claims
- posted: Nov. 20, 2023
- Personal Injury
As a commercial or residential property owner in West Virginia, you have a legal duty to keep your property safe for anyone who may be expected to enter. This means Read More
Why Engage a Defense Attorney Early in a Catastrophic Injury Case
- posted: Nov. 20, 2022
- Personal Injury
A catastrophic injury is one that results in a severe disability or significant disfigurement that is either very long term or permanent. Examples of these injuries include paralysis, loss of Read More
WV Slip and Fall Cases Must Overcome the “Open and Obvious” Defense
- posted: Sep. 20, 2022
- Personal Injury
Slip and fall accidents result in some of the most common and costly lawsuits faced by commercial property owners and managers in West Virginia. Generally, anyone in charge of a Read More
How Does the “Open and Obvious Hazard” Defense Affect Premises Liability Claims?
- posted: Jun. 20, 2022
- Personal Injury
Premises liability cases arise when one person is injured while on another person’s property. A classic example is the slip-and-fall case. The law imposes a duty on landowners and/or occupiers Read More