A man in another state says that his mother passed away due to the neglect she suffered in a nursing home. The woman also reportedly suffered physical abuse in the nursing facility, and the man has decided to sue. Likewise, individuals in West Virginia who have lost their loved ones due to the carelessness of nursing home staff have the right to seek full financial accountability through the civil court system.
When a Manufacturer is Responsible for Personal Injuries
Accidents and injuries happen all the time. Some of them aren't caused by the person or people directly involved -- they're caused by a defective product. Negligent drivers cause most vehicle accidents, but one could be caused by a defective part in the car. Lawsuits covering situations where a defective product caused property damage, physical injuries or deaths are known as product liability lawsuits.
Slip-and-fall accidents may occur at malls
A woman in another state recently claimed that she suffered injuries after slipping and falling at a mall. She has thus decided to file a premises liability lawsuit against the mall and associated parties, including a janitorial service company and an insurance company. Those who are hurt in slip\-and\-fall accidents caused by the negligence of property owners in West Virginia and elsewhere have the right to seek justice through the civil court system.
Vtech rattles considered dangerous products
Consumers with young children in West Virginia may be impacted by a recent product recall involving baby rattles. Specifically, Vtech's Shake and Sing Elephant rattles are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard. Around 280,000 of these dangerous products are part of the recall.
Warner Law Offices Attorneys Selected by Annual Super Lawyers List
Bobby Warner, Lynnette Simon Marshall and Boyd Warner have been named to the 2018 West Virginia Super Lawyers list, with attorney Andrew Byrd earning the publication's esteemed Rising Star recognition.
Family files suit against nursing home, alleging physical abuse
The loved ones of a man in another state recently claimed that a nursing home abused him. They have thus filed a lawsuit against the nursing facility, alleging physical abuse. Likewise, anyone in West Virginia who believes that his or her loved one is being mistreated at a nursing facility has the right to take legal action.
Suing Your Boss for Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is more common than people like to think. If the #metoo campaign has told us anything it has told us that. In light of the recent disclosures, many people - mostly women - might feel more empowered than ever to pursue claims against their abusers. Thus, the question emerges: can a person sue her employer for sexual harassment? As a matter of fact, yes, an employee can file suit against her superior for sexual harassment, but in order to do so effectively, there are a few basic steps that should be taken at the outset.
Traumatic brain injury can be devastating
Most people in West Virginia and other parts of the United States do not lead daredevil lives as many athletes do. However, this does not mean they are not at risk of suffering traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury can still happen in the right situation, and unfortunately, it can have devastating consequences for the person who suffers it.
