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What You Should Know about Construction Liens in West Virginia

By | Published September 11, 2015 | Posted in Construction Law | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Construction projects can run into problems for various reasons. Financing may fall through, there may be a dispute about the terms of the contract, or the property owner may be dissatisfied with a contractor or subcontractor’s performance. Regardless of the cause, such problems typically result in someone who has invested labor and/or materials in the Read More

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What Are the Greatest Risk Factors in Trucking Accidents?

By | Published August 31, 2015 | Posted in Trucking Accident Defense | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a mission to reduce the number and severity of large truck- and bus-involved crashes through inspections, enforcement, rulemaking, and research. As part of that mission, FMCSA examined data on large truck accidents to identify factors that may increase the probability that a crash will occur. In a recently Read More

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Dispute Resolution and Insurance Litigation

By | Published November 13, 2014 | Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Defense Litigation | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

It is common for insurance companies and their insured to disagree as to whether a specific insurance claim is covered under the applicable policy. A straightforward claim for coverage can easily turn into a time-consuming dispute between parties. Thus, it is essential for insurance companies to obtain effective legal representation to assist with their insurance Read More

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Insurance Defense Involving a Common Carrier

By | Published October 27, 2014 | Posted in General Liability Defense | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

A “common carrier” is a person or company that transports goods or people for another party and is responsible for any possible loss of the goods during transport. Common examples of common carriers are forms of public transportation including busing and trucking companies. The Carmack Amendment, 49 U.S.C. §14706, provides the shipper with a statutory Read More

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Busting the Myths about Manufactured Housing

By | Published September 11, 2014 | Posted in Manufactured Housing | Tagged Tags: | Leave a comment

Our manufactured housing practice group has seen dramatic changes in the evolution of the industry and attitudes towards it. Historically, mobile homes were of questionable quality, design and style with residents stigmatized by their choice to reside in them. The style and types of mobile homes, or manufactured housing as they are technically known, have Read More

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Jury Issues In Tobacco Litigation

By | Published August 3, 2014 | Posted in Tobacco Litigation | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

With the dangers of smoking having been widely known for several decades, it is difficult to comprehend that tobacco litigation remains ongoing, with new cases continuing to arise. However, some American courts currently involved in mass tort and individual tobacco litigation are running into a new problem during litigation: the inability to find impartial members Read More

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Coal Mine Disasters: Lessons Learned

By | Published July 13, 2014 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

On September 13, 2012, West Virginia mineworker William Mock was killed when a section of the roof of the mine in which he was working struck him on the head. Mining companies and their gas and coal industry defense attorneys in West Virginia are looking at the findings of the incident to learn what risk Read More

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Caps on Medical Claims Continues to Court Controversy

By | Published June 22, 2014 | Posted in Professional Liability Defense | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Mistakes happen and, unfortunately, the medical profession is not immune to simple human error. Doctors and medical professionals, as well as the hospitals and institutions in which they work, are obligated to carry professional liability insurance to compensate those who have suffered loss or injury because of negligence or mistakes. Equally important to good insurance Read More

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Smoke Claims Continue Despite Increased Bans

By | Published June 13, 2014 | Posted in Smoking Claims | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio are among the top ten tobacco-producing states. These states also have the highest proportion of smokers in the general population and, unsurprisingly, a high proportion of tobacco and smoking claims in West Virginia. Statewide and municipal smoking bans and clean air programs have been introduced across the country, but there is Read More

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Are Flash Floods Caused by Coal Mining?

By | Published May 13, 2014 | Posted in Environmental Law | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Coal mining, timber logging and other heavy industries are prevalent in West Virginia. There is an age-old debate among environmentalists, mining companies and environmental law practices as to whether such corporations are responsible for the state’s flash floods and the damage that flooding wreaks on the surrounding environment. An environmental law practice in West Virginia Read More

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