Recent Blog Posts
Amazon Delivery Accident Claims
Amazon Delivery Accident Claims: Who Is Responsible? Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world, delivering millions of orders to customers across the US every day. You’ve probably driven alongside its trucks and vans on West Virginia’s roadways many times. But what happens when an Amazon delivery vehicle causes an accident that… Read More »
How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
After an accident, it’s natural to want to keep friends and family updated on your recovery, and social media often feels like the easiest way to do that. Posting photos, sharing updates, or commenting about your situation may seem harmless. However, if you’re pursuing a personal injury claim in West Virginia, what you post… Read More »
The Personal Injury Claim Process in West Virginia
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. However, the legal process can seem frustratingly confusing, and it comes at a time when you’re already overwhelmed with medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and stress of recovery. At Burke,… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors
When a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, the legal process for pursuing compensation is different—and often more complex—than it is for adult personal injury claims. Special rules apply when minors are involved, including longer time limits to file a lawsuit, different procedures for managing settlements, and specific protections for the child’s… Read More »
Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in West Virginia
Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in West Virginia? In the aftermath of an accident or injury, West Virginians face numerous challenges, from physical recovery to financial burdens. Navigating the state’s legal system to secure compensation during this time can be overwhelming. This is where the experienced guidance of a personal injury lawyer in… Read More »
What to Know About Comparative Negligence in a West Virginia Personal Injury Case
In many personal injury cases, the question of who is at fault isn’t always black and white. While one party may be primarily responsible for causing an accident or injury, the injured party might also bear some share of the blame. This is where the legal principle of comparative negligence comes into play. In… Read More »
Filing a WV Auto Accident Lawsuit for Negligence
When Can You File a WV Auto Accident Lawsuit for Negligence? If you were hit by a negligent or reckless driver in West Virginia (WV), you might have a claim for damages. To recover compensation for your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and other harm, you’ll need to file a claim against… Read More »
Car Accident FAQs: What You Need to Know After a Crash in West Virginia
Being involved in a car accident is a painful and distressing experience, and trying to recover compensation after the crash from a negligent driver can be equally stressful and often challenging. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a serious collision, it’s normal to have questions about what to do next, who’s responsible, and how… Read More »
WV Amputation Injuries: What Happens Next?
The experienced lawyers at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson help victims of WV amputation injuries pursue and secure the compensation they need to recover and rebuild their lives after amputations due to accidents or surgeries. In this blog, we’ll discuss how amputation injuries happen, their impacts, and how patients can recover physically and financially…. Read More »
Proving Negligence in a West Virginia Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s actions, you may have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. However, to succeed in your case, you must be able to prove that the other party was negligent. This applies whether you are taking your case to court or negotiating a settlement… Read More »
