When you’ve been injured in a car wreck, it’s only natural to be confused and scared. You’re hurt, and you still have bills to pay and losses to cover. It can be a relief, then, to hear a friendly voice from the insurance agency on the other end of your phone....
Year: 2022
What to do when the other driver’s insurance company won’t pay
People trust car insurance because they have to carry coverage to legally drive. West Virginia state law sets minimum liability coverage requirements, and many people's financial advisors will tell them to purchase 10 times the required coverage or even more to...
How to appeal a denied SSD claim
It can be difficult to get approved for Social Security Disability benefits in West Virginia. In fact, only 21% get approved on the initial application. However, you have rights and options that you could use if your claim has been denied. Reasons why first-time...
How to get letters of administration
If a loved one in your family has died and they did not have a will, you may need to step in to administer the estate. People generally name an executor in their will for this role, but without an estate plan, this job usually falls to the next of kin, such as a...
The long-term cost of head and neck injuries
The main component of any personal injury claim that actually makes an injured victim financially whole after the case is settled is allowances for long-term pain-and-suffering. Also known as general damages because they are not often necessarily quantifiable, they...
Facts about wrongful death lawsuits in West Virginia
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person, you may be wondering what your legal options are. In West Virginia, the law allows for the recovery of damages in cases of wrongful death. Since the injured party is usually the one who brings a...