Chapmanville Legal Blog
Teen driver-involved wrecks increase during “100 Deadliest Days”
Teenage drivers lack the experience that most older motorists have, so it makes sense that the nation’s roads become more dangerous when more teenagers are taking to them. The summer months, when most teenagers are out of school, have statistically proven to be...
Be tough — but not too tough
West Virginia is home to some pretty tough people. These communities have foundations of hard work, commitment and resolve. When it comes to injuries, however, that stoic attitude could get in the way of doctors who are trying to help. If you ever find yourself in a...
Identifying shock after a car crash
When people are involved in motor vehicle collisions, they suffer in many different ways. Unfortunately, some people do not recognize certain problems until it is too late. For example, some people suffer from shock after an accident, which sometimes leads to...
DUI penalty increases distracted driving
Driving Under the Influence Arrest If you have been arrested by a police officer and charged with a suspected driving under the influence offense, you may be at risk for losing your driving privileges as part of the penalties associated with the DUI charge. Like most...
Financing your adoption
Some people get lucky when it comes to adoptions. They meet the right person at the right time and become the parent of choice for a mother putting her child up for adoption at birth. This scenario is not as common as many adoptive parents prefer. More commonly,...
What happens if my dog bites someone?
If you are a dog bite victim, your injury might be, at best, painful and unpleasant. You could suffer severe tissue damage, infections or disease after an attack. Dog bites are serious, and the law treats them as such. But there is another side to the issue. You may...
Your spinal cord injury may require extensive future care
Let us say you were on your way to Logan for a business meeting when another driver rear-ended your car at a stoplight. The impact left you with pain in your lower back, but you were not aware that you had suffered a spinal cord injury and could require long-term...
Difference between a guardian and a conservator
Guardians and conservators are words that do not always have to go together. A guardian and conservator do not have to be the same entity or person. A trust can appoint guardians and conservators. The trust may be independent or may exist courtesy of a will or a...
Deaths tied to motorists running red lights at a 10-year high
Traffic signals serve a critical purpose, as they help regulate traffic patterns and prevent motorists from colliding with one another in busy areas. The signals, themselves, only do so much, however, and it is up to those navigating through signaled intersections to...
What are the most common disputes in a family law court?
Child custody is the most common dispute in the family court in West Virginia. If you are a parent, then you should have a concern about the safety, education and the general well-being of your children. If you are going through a divorce, one of the sticky issues is...
