Injuries can happen at any West Virginia work site. While they may be more common at an industrial plant, mine, or construction site, injuries can also happen in a warehouse, at a retail store, or at an office.  If you’ve been injured at work, you might be able to sue your employer for compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. However, the laws that govern lawsuits for work injuries are complicated, and sometimes employers are protected from personal injury suits. The best way to know whether you can sue your employer for a workplace injury is to talk with an experienced attorne ..read more

If you get into a car accident, suffer from a slip and fall, or become injured while on the job, can you file a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation? Yes, you can. But according to West Virginia’s comparative fault laws, the amount of compensation, or damages, you receive may not be what you expect. The Prim Law team is available to answer your questions about comparative fault and personal injury cases. Contact our Hurricane, West Virginia, office by calling 304-201-2425 or by filling out an online form. What is comparative fault? To understand West Virginia’s comparative fa ..read more

The grief and sudden, unexpected life change after the loss of a loved one is an emotional and difficult time, especially if you feel their death could have been prevented. Making decisions after a loved one’s death can seem insurmountable and too painful to bear. An attorney skilled in wrongful death cases can shoulder the burden and recover the compensation you deserve. Our team of wrongful death attorneys at Prim Law in West Virginia can help you and your family hold the person responsible for their actions. To learn more about how we can help you and to schedule a free initial consultation ..read more

If you or a loved one gets injured because of a person’s (or company’s) action or negligence, you can file a claim. Unfortunately, most insurance providers offer low settlement amounts that don’t cover medical bills, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Often, a lawsuit is the only way to get fair compensation.  If you’re looking to file a personal injury suit in West Virginia, you can hire a large national firm or work with Prim Law. A national firm might have flashy advertising and fancy offices, but it doesn’t have a dedicated team of local attorneys like you’ll find at Prim Law. With ..read more

West Virginia’s economy has historically centered on resource extraction industries (e.g. mining, logging). Nowadays the state is home to many different fields, from aerospace manufacturing to information technology, but there are still many residents employed in manufacturing, transportation, mining, and forestry. Many of these jobs are dangerous for workers, which is likely why West Virginia sees a high number of workers’ compensation claims every year. The Prim Law Firm advocates for West Virginia workers who are injured on the job. State laws surrounding workplace safety and personal injur ..read more

Motor vehicle crashes involving motorcycles are often very serious for motorcycle riders. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists account for 14 percent of traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2019. Approximately 84,000 motorcyclists were injured in crashes that same year. In West Virginia, 11 percent of roadway fatalities in 2019 were motorcyclists.   In most cases, motorcyclists suffer more serious injuries than car or truck passengers in an accident. Motorcycles don’t offer nearly as much protection as other vehicles, so riders often end ..read more

Workplace accidents, car crashes, and defective products are all things that can cause injuries to West Virginia residents. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or disability in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be encouraged to file a workers’ compensation or insurance claim. In many cases, however, the initial settlement offered isn’t enough to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You may then decide to initiate a personal injury lawsuit. But what sort of compensation can you expect? What if you hire a lawyer and spend time on the case ..read more

Injuries can happen at any West Virginia work site. While they may be more common at an industrial plant, mine, or construction site, injuries can also happen in a warehouse, at a retail store, or at an office.  If you’ve been injured at work, you might be able to sue your employer for compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. However, the laws that govern lawsuits for work injuries are complicated, and sometimes employers are protected from personal injury suits. The best way to know whether you can sue your employer for a workplace injury is to talk with an experienced attorne ..read more

Car accidents occur frequently in West Virginia, and many of them involve property damage, injuries, or both. Sometimes car accidents are deadly; in 2019, there were 247 fatal car crashes in West Virginia, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  If you are involved in a car accident, you’ll need to file an insurance claim. While this process may sound simple, it’s something that most people find confusing and frustrating. Unfortunately, insurance providers don’t always take claims seriously or offer fair compensation for the injuries and property damage that occur.  ..read more

Even if you maintain your private property or commercial business with the best of intentions and the utmost care, accidents can happen. Injuries can occur. Unfortunately, another person can hold you, the property owner, responsible for the harm caused. It’s important to know how to protect yourself in order to avoid a premises liability lawsuit. In this blog, the experienced team of attorneys at Prim Law explains what property owners need to know about premises liability, and what steps they can take to keep their property—and themselves—safe. If you are involved in a premises liability case ..read more