Yes, he can fight to receive a share of the wrongful death settlement. Whether he is successful depends on the facts, particularly the nature of his relationship with your grandmother. In West Virginia, a judge must approve the amount of a wrongful death settlement, the amount of the... View More

In West Virginia, a dog owner is liable for any damage caused by a dog running at large. If you can get the name of your neighbor's homeowner's insurance company, file a claim. The insurance company will pay your daughter's damages.

I strongly recommend that you contact a... View More

There is no way to answer your question without more information. When did your father die? Did he leave a will? Was his death due to natural causes, or as a result of a wrongful act? Is your grandmother the personal representative of the estate? Who are the attorneys, whom do they represent, and... View More

I suggest that you at least contact an attorney to discuss your potential case against your insurance company. You should also try to obtain a copy of the fire investigative report from the local fire department or chief, and from the State Fire Marshall's office.

If we assume (and it's a big assumption) that the doctor fell below the accepted standard of care when he took you off your medication, a jury where I practice would not award you enough to make your case worth the time and expense it would take to pursue it. Medical malpractice cases are... View More

Probably not, but it is difficult to say because I don't have enough information. Did the driver drive clear across the sidewalk to reach an empty parking space in a parking lot? Or did the driver inadvertently drive one tire over the edge of a curb while parallel parking? Without more facts,... View More

You may have a case against the homeowner, as well as a Workers' Comp claim. Have you seen a doctor? You will receive nothing (or very little) if you don't seek medical attention. Our office no longer handles Workers' Comp cases, but the rule used to be that you had to miss at least... View More

It does not appear that the "bull collector" did anything cause the bull to die, so I do not see how he could be responsible for any damages for the bull's death.

Most--if not all--intentional torts ARE criminal acts. Assaults, intentionally running a vehicle into another vehicle, stealing, fraud, and other intentional, wrongful acts are both crimes and torts. I am hard-pressed to think of an intentional tort that is not a crime, but whether the criminal... View More

If you are the person who asked a similar question yesterday, the answer I gave to that question still largely applies. Whether you have a case or not is more of a medical issue than a legal issue at this point. If it was a nurse whom you believe was negligent, then your attorney must hire a nurse... View More

To successfully recover from a doctor, you must prove that the doctor was negligent. In other words, the doctor's level of care fell below the standard required of a doctor with similar qualifications facing the same medical situation as the doctor you want to sue. Medical testimony must be... View More

It depends. If your fault as the driver is greater than the jaywalker, you can be responsible for your percentage of the total fault. For example, if you are speeding through downtown Morgantown near the WVU campus when students are everywhere, and you hit one because you are in a hurry, you would... View More

You need to speak with an attorney in West Virginia. You may have a case against the personal representative, and possibly against the attorney handling the wrongful death case. Call me if you wish to discuss this case. My number is (304) 263-0900. I can refer you to another attorney if the case is... View More

His health insurance will pay his medical bills to the extent his policy provides and subject to his deductible, regardless of who started the fight.

It is unlikely that any policy providing liability insurance will pay either party in a fight. Most liability policies exclude coverage for... View More

Yes, you can sue for a personal injury suffered while in prison. That kind of case can be very tricky, though, because prison personnel can sometimes be immune from liability, depending on the circumstances. And, of course, the injury must be the fault of someone other than yourself. From a... View More

No, you cannot sue for anything. If there is a case, it is your mother's case. The hospital may be negligent, but the damages your mother suffered may not justify spending the substantial money and investing the time it takes to prosecute a medical negligence case. If your mother, or her... View More

In West Virginia, you must sue the owner of the car and the driver, if the driver is not the owner. You cannot sue the owner's or driver's insurance company. Their insurance company will hire an attorney to represent them.

I think that you mean "compensatory damages,"... View More

Yes. Whether your injuries are serious enough to justify a lawsuit is another issue. I would recommend that you speak with an attorney in Huntington who represents injured people to ask what your options are.

Liability coverage applies when a driver is at fault (in other words, is "liable"), and is used to pay the damages of someone who is not more than 50% at fault. If your insurance policy provides only liability coverage, you will not be able to make a claim against your policy, regardless... View More

At this point, it sounds like the dog may be the subject of a hearing a hearing to determine if the dog is vicious or not. The City of Morgantown or Monongalia may have a vicious dog ordinance which applies in your situation. You still have a case against the owner or keeper of the dog, and should... View More