Morgantown Personal Injury Lawyer Advocating for Your Rights

West Virginia attorney works to secure maximum payment for victims of negligence

If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or willful act, you may believe that you are entitled to compensation, but unless you have a knowledgeable West Virginia lawyer by your side, you might not be getting the payment you deserve. My legal team at Mountaineer Injury Law Group in Morgantown and Martinsburg aggressively advocates for clients who have been hurt in auto accidents, falls on someone else’s property and other incidents that could have been avoided had the defendant used proper care.

Knowledgeable legal team helps you understand your options

When you speak with my firm about your potential personal injury claim, I will outline the applicable West Virginia laws and how they affect your case. You have two years from the date of your injury to file your lawsuit, but you should not delay even if you’re well within the statute of limitations, as locating critical evidence and getting witness statements gets harder over time. State law allows plaintiffs to recover economic damages, including payment for medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation costs. You can also be compensated for your pain and suffering, as well as other forms of non-economic damages, such as your emotional anguish and any permanent disfigurement stemming from the crash. Don’t be discouraged from taking legal action even if you believe you might be partly at fault for your injury. The state’s comparative negligence standard gives victims the chance to win a damage award as long as their share of the liability is not greater than 50 percent.

Firm handles cases arising from car crashes, falls and other incidents

My firm assists West Virginians in all types of personal injury matters, including cases relating to the following:

• Auto accidents — When you’ve been hurt in an auto accident, my team can help you deal with insurance claims and litigation.
• Dangerous drugs — I take on pharmaceutical companies when the side effects of dangerous drugs cause serious medical problems for the people who take them.
• Slip and fall incidents — In slip and fall claims, my firm strives to hold negligent property owners accountable for their carelessness.
• Mass torts — Situations where numerous people are harmed due to a defective product or hazardous condition are often litigated as mass torts. I have extensive experience handling these complex cases.
• Nursing home abuse and negligence — Vulnerable seniors frequently fall victim to nursing home abuse and negligence and deserve compensation for the mistreatment they’ve endured.
• Defective products — If you’ve been hurt due to an item that did not work as it should, my firm can advise on the relief that might be available in a product liability lawsuit.
• Medical malpractice — Doctors and hospitals put patients at risk when they fail to follow accepted professional standards. Should you suspect that you were victimized by medical malpractice, I will advise if a potential claim exists and explain the state’s cap on non-economic damage in these matters.
• Workplace accidents — Injuries can occur at any time on construction sites and at other places of employment. When third parties are to blame for an accident, an injured employee might be entitled to personal injury damages on top of workers’ compensation benefits.

No matter what has led you to file a personal injury claim, my firm is determined to maximize the payment you receive so that you can concentrate on the healing process.

When to hire a PI lawyer

Most personal injury victims find themselves seeking payment from the liable party’s insurer. This means that you’ll be pitted against a powerful company with many tools at its disposal to stop you from collecting the compensation you deserve. They might try to pressure you into a quick, unfair settlement, knowing the financial pressure you’re facing from overwhelming medical bills, especially if you’re not able to work. You might not even be able to get a straight answer from them about fulfilling their obligation, as they hope you’ll be frustrated by the delay and accept a weak offer. The time to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer is as soon as possible after you’ve been hurt. A seasoned legal advocate can see through insurance company tactics and push for the full amount that you’re entitled to under the circumstances.

Contact a West Virginia personal injury attorney for a free consultation 

Mountaineer Injury Law Group represents West Virginians who have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Please call 304-202-5835 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. My offices are in Morgantown and Martinsburg.