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How Common Is Child Sexual Abuse?

Published on December 16, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Sexual Abuse Cases

Child sexual abuse is one of those topics most of us hope never to confront. However, the reality is that it affects far too many children, including those in West Virginia. These are real kids: our neighbors’ children, classmates, or someone we know. While understanding how common child sexual abuse is can be uncomfortable, it […]

West Virginia Dog Bite Laws

Published on December 9, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Dog Bite

Dog owners can describe their dog’s personality in great detail. They know if their dog gets along great with other dogs, people, or even cats. Unfortunately, that assessment is not always accurate. Despite how we think of our dogs as members of the family, we don’t really know how they are going to react in […]

How Do You Prove a Wrongful Death?

Published on November 25, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a family can endure, and the grief often feels heavier when the death could have been prevented. Wrongful death claims allow families to pursue justice and financial compensation when another person’s negligence or misconduct causes such a tragedy. Proving a wrongful death, […]

What Causes Police Brutality?

Published on November 18, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Police Brutality

Police brutality is one of the most controversial and difficult issues facing our communities, raising questions about accountability, criminal justice, and the balance between law enforcement authority and civil rights. To understand why these incidents happen, we must look beyond media headlines and examine the deeper causes. The roots of these issues often involve a […]

What To Do if Someone Is Tailgating You

Published on November 11, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

There are two types of tailgating. You can tailgate at a football game by grilling up hot dogs in the parking lot and engaging in some pre-game fun. You could also tailgate someone on the road by driving too close. It is that type of tailgating that can lead to accidents. Tailgating can be considered […]

When To Consult a Lawyer for a Truck Accident

Published on October 28, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Truck Accidents

If you are involved in a serious accident with a truck, numerous people will be notified, starting with your family. You’ll want to let them know what happened and if you’ve been injured. Right after the accident, the police will be notified. They’ll then inform the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), who investigate truck […]

How Sexual Abuse Can Affect a Child

Published on October 21, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Sexual Abuse Cases

When you become a parent, you never imagine having to face the unthinkable, such as learning that your child has been sexually abused. It is a heartbreaking reality that some children endure. These effects can ripple through their lives in ways that are hard to see at first. As a parent or caregiver, the thought […]

How Does Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop Work?

Published on October 15, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

Remember when you first studied to take your driver’s license exam? Even though you’ve been in the car for your whole life, this was the first time you really had to pay attention to the rules. There was a lot of pressure to score good grades on the written and driving tests. If you passed, […]

How To Know if a Child Is Being Sexually Abused

Published on October 1, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Sexual Abuse Cases

As a parent, nothing is more important than your child’s safety and well-being. We protect them from the first scraped knee to the hard conversations about growing up. But one topic is almost too painful to imagine: the possibility that someone could hurt them in a traumatic way. Unfortunately, childhood sexual abuse happens more than […]

What Is Police Brutality?

Published on September 17, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Police Brutality

The motto for the police is to “protect and serve.” When police cross the line and use unnecessary force, the impact is real and demands action. You may have seen a story on the news or experienced some questionable behavior yourself. With that, you may be asking yourself, “What is police brutality, and did it […]