West Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

If your loved one passed away after nursing home abuse, your family may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of wrongful death claims to aggressively pursue compensation for funeral costs, burial expenses, lost wages and benefits, loss of consortium, and other losses while you focus on honoring your loved one’s life and legacy.

If you suspect nursing home abuse, taking swift action is imperative to protecting your loved one’s health and safety. Here are some important steps to take:

1. Ensure your loved one’s safety. If your loved one is in immediate danger, it’s important to relocate them to a safe environment as soon as possible.
2. Document everything. Keep detailed records of the abuse or neglect, such as photos of injuries, medical records, and any physical, behavioral, or personality changes.
3. Report the abuse to the state. File a report with OHFLAC by calling 1-800-442-2888 or submitting an online complaint.
4. Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer. A qualified attorney can investigate your case, gather evidence, and identify all potential avenues for financial recovery.

In West Virginia, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally two years from the date of the injury. However, certain exceptions may apply in select cases. Seeking sound counsel is essential to file your claim within the appropriate deadline and maintain eligibility for damages. Our lawyers can help you navigate the legal process with care and efficiency while safeguarding your rights at every turn.

A product liability lawsuit allows plaintiffs to seek justice from negligent companies, manufacturers, sellers, distributors, and other entities responsible for ensuring products are safe for use. If you were harmed by a defective or dangerous product due to a design defect, manufacturing error, or inadequate warnings, you may be entitled to compensation in a product liability claim. Our lawyers have proven experience in all types of product liability claims to give your case the time and personalized attention it deserves.

While accidents are inevitable, those resulting from negligence can lead to personal injury lawsuits. A personal injury claim allows plaintiffs to seek compensation following wrongful injuries, such as a car accident caused by a reckless driver or a slip-and-fall injury on unsafe premises.

However, merely suffering a wrongful injury isn’t sufficient to collect compensation. Working with a reputable injury law firm is paramount to identifying negligent parties, establishing liability, and recovering the fair settlement you deserve. Our attorneys have proven experience in these cases to help you meet the burden of proof in your claim.

West Virginia follows the modified comparative negligence rule, meaning that victims can seek compensation in a personal injury claim even if they are partially at fault for the accident. However, this only applies if your share of the fault is 50% or less. Plaintiffs who are more than 50% at fault are ineligible to recover damages.

If you are partially liable, any compensation awarded will be reduced by your percentage of liability. For example, if you are 20% at fault for an accident totaling $50,000 in damages, you may only be entitled to $40,000 ($10,000 or 20% less than the original value). Working with a knowledgeable injury lawyer is crucial to calculating the full extent of damages and identifying every avenue for financial recovery.