Schools are meant to be a safe place for education as well as personal and professional growth. But when a student is physically assaulted it can become difficult to maintain any forward momentum, and often feels paralyzing. Unfortunately, sexual assault in both grade schools and college education systems, whether public or private, is far more...
7 Ways to Prove Nursing Home Abuse
Whether you are looking for a nursing home, have a loved one in a nursing home, or you are conducting your long-term care planning, selecting a nursing home can be quite the ordeal. Today, new nursing homes appear at what feels like a monthly pace. This adds to the list of choices, but also increases...
What To Do If You Are the Victim of a Hit and Run Auto Accident
Drivers leave the scene of auto accidents all the time. Typically, the person(s) leave because they are guilty of something. Whether it be no insurance, no license, high on drugs or alcohol, or they didn’t even realize an accident occurred. However, why they left is not of importance. What is important is identifying the person(s)...
Driver Inattentiveness and Semi-Trucking Accidents in West Virginia
There are many causes of trucking accidents, and pinpointing the exact cause requires specialized legal knowledge. Once the cause of an accident is determined, the next step is to assign liability and then demand the maximum amount of compensation needed for a victim to fully recover. In Charleston, WV, the attorneys at Campbell & Smith,...
Birth Injuries in West Virginia
For people in West Virginia, one of the most exciting moments of their lives is when they are told they are going to have a child. No matter the amount of time they take preparing for the special moment, nothing can prepare a parent for the possibility that the baby will suffer from a birth...
Do you have the grounds to seek compensation after a commercial and semi-truck accident?
If you suffered an injury in a commercial and semi-truck accident in West Virginia, you know how serious the effects of this type of collision can be. Due to the immense size and weight of semi-trucks, they can cause significant damage when involved in an impact with a smaller, lighter vehicle. Even a low-speed collision...
Providing Help to Victims of Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing Home Negligence Law Firm in West Virginia When you place a loved one in a West Virginia nursing home, it is with the expectation that he or she will receive quality care and medical attention. It can be frustrating and infuriating to learn that instead of those things, your loved one has experienced mistreatment...
After insurance company and my attorney agree upon settlement, how long will it take to get my money?
Auto Accident Legal Team in Charleston, WV Answer Your Questions What should you expect now that your bodily injury case has settled? Expect to wait at least thirty (30) days before you receive payment from a settlement. The insurance company for the defendant/at-fault driver will draft a formal settlement agreement and release following a verbal...