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Call us at 304-623-5690 or 800-352-9460. The Law Office of David W. Frame represents individuals or the families of individuals who have suffered serious bodily injury or death due to the negligence of others. Personal injury claims can be based on a wide variety of accidents or events, including:
Call us at 304-623-5690 or 800-352-9460. These cases are most often based on the negligence and liability of an automobile which collides with another automobile or pedestrian or which results in injury to a passenger. Victims of auto accidents are entitled to compensation for property damage (car repairs), medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and permanent injury or disfigurement. Adjusters and insurers have one set of procedures for handling claims by individuals not represented by an attorney and a different set of rules for claims in which the victim has an attorney. Even after deducting attorney fees, the net recovery for an individual who is represented by an attorney will be greater than an individual who tries to handle it alone. And the lawyer can handle everything, saving you the aggravation of dealing with impersonal, uncooperative and aggressive insurance adjusters. There are other hidden dangers in handling your own claim. You may not even be aware of additional levels of insurance coverage, coordination of benefits and subrogation issues that allow you to keep more of your settlement. From routine fender benders to catastrophic cases, it makes sense to retain an expert legal advisor. Trucking/Tractor and Trailer Accidents These cases often involve the most severe injuries or death. The combination of a "big rig" and driver fatigue, aggressive driving or poor maintenance can be a recipe for disaster. If you or someone you love is the victim, you need help. These cases involve a complex set of laws, trucking industry regulations and insurance issues that are well beyond the understanding of the ordinary consumer. And the insurers in this industry are often very aggressive in handling claims. Don't kid yourself, even a "friendly" adjuster is not looking out for your interest. Other attorneys who handle car wrecks, along with their real estate and divorce practices, are often uninformed, inexperienced and unprepared to adequately investigate, negotiate or litigate these cases. Your future may depend on the outcome of this case. You should call us as soon as possible after an accident. The world is full of obstacles, imperfections and natural conditions that can cause a fall. Not every event that causes someone to fall will result in the liability of the owner or operator of the premises that the fall occurs on. But, business and home owners have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition for their customers or guests. If you have been seriously injured, you owe it to yourself to get a consultation and know your rights. The consultation is free. Some of the most tragic cases our office handles, particularly those involving children, involve an attack by a dog. Some people keep pets that are like keeping a loaded gun lying where children play. Particular breeds, such as Dobermans, Pit Bulls and Great Danes, are dangerous; but often the neighbor's mutt can cause serious injury. The attack can be terrifying and the results can be dangerous, even deadly. Most workplace injuries are covered by Workers Compensation. We refer those cases to other expert attorneys outside of our firm. But serious injury involving known violation of established safety standards can support a direct cause of action against the employer, often referred to as a "Mandolidis Case". If you have a serious disabling injury or death, call us to see if your case qualifies. A medical malpractice or medical negligence case is the result of a serious injury or death that results from preventable medical errors. A medical provider is liable when the treatment or lack of treatment violates the standard of care expected of modern medical providers, including doctors, doctor's aides, nurses, nurse practitioners, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and chiropractors. Medical malpractice can happen to anyone. For example, Betsy Lehman, a knowledgeable reporter who specialized in the coverage of health and medical issues for the Boston Globe died from an overdose during chemotherapy. Willie King had the wrong leg amputated. Ken Kolb was eight years old when he died during "minor" surgery due to a drug mix-up. A respected study concluded that 44,000 deaths occur annually in the United States due to preventable medical errors. Injury or even death can occur due to medical errors and adverse events, including improper or missed diagnoses, improper drug administration, delayed or inappropriate response to test results, failure to use indicated diagnostic tests and devices, communication failure, equipment failure, and other surgical or medical errors. Every complication or unexpected outcome is not caused by medical negligence, but even good doctors can and do make bad mistakes. If you have a reason to believe that the care was inappropriate, an initial consultation is confidential and it costs nothing. Recent changes in the law and the complex issues that arise in medical malpractice cases make it important that you select an attorney who has the experience, talent and tools to handle your case. Call our office at 304-623-5690 or 800-352-9460 for a free consultation. We handle criminal cases in the state and federal courts, including everything from misdemeanors offenses in the Magistrate Courts to high profile cases in the United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the Circuit Courts of Harrison, Marion, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Taylor, Gilmer and Doddridge counties. In particular, we are experienced in the following:
You will get counsel that is candid (there is a time to negotiate a plea), but a vigorous, well-planned defense in the courtroom when that is the best way to obtain justice. We understand what Mark Twain meant when he said that the two most beautiful words in the English language are the words "Not Guilty." We have had the satisfaction of hearing those words many times. The modern insurance industry is very aggressive in adjusting (and often denying) claims. When you bought a policy, you expected more than the right to sue your insurer when you have a loss and they refuse to cover it. If your insurer has denied a claim or "low-balled" your damages, don't try to represent yourself. Well qualified legal counsel is the solution to this problem. If your insurer has wrongly denied coverage, the law often provides for the payment of your attorney fees and expenses in addition to the payment of the claim, but you won't know what your rights are until you call us and ask. | |
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