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Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Fatal Truck Accident?

Published on October 20, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Truck Accidents

When buying a new car, safety is a primary concern. Today’s passenger vehicles feature advanced airbag systems, reinforced frames, collision-avoidance technology, and other design improvements intended to reduce crash severity. Sadly, even with these improvements, a car remains vulnerable, especially when it collides with a commercial truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds. According to the […]

Can Medication Errors Lead to a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Published on October 13, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Medical Malpractice

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 46 new drugs last year. That might not seem like many approvals until you consider that, between research, development, testing, and clinical trials, it can take up to 15 years for a drug to get approved. Even then, the drug will remain under scrutiny as patients will continue […]

What Is Vicarious Liability and How Does It Affect Injury Claims?

Published on September 29, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Personal Injury

Vicarious liability means that a company could be responsible for an employee’s negligence when that employee causes an injury while doing their job. That can turn what first looks like a claim against one careless truck driver into a much broader case involving the employer, its insurance coverage, and sometimes its own safety practices. In […]

Signs of Financial Exploitation in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Published on September 22, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Nursing Home Abuse

You went through your mother’s bank statements because the facility called about an unpaid balance, and the math just doesn’t add up.  Money is leaving the account, but your mother hasn’t left her room in four months. If she’s not spending that money, then who is? Financial exploitation in nursing homes rarely makes itself obvious […]

Can Families Hold West Virginia Prisons Accountable for Inmate Deaths?

Published on September 9, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Firm News

The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is direct and clear: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.” When Nathan Kennedy was taken into custody in the North Central Regional Jail, he was caged, pepper-sprayed without proper decontamination, placed in a spit mask, physically assaulted, tased, […]

What Is Informed Consent and Why Does It Matter in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Published on September 8, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Medical Malpractice

A patient’s history provides vital information that helps a doctor make diagnostic decisions and treatment plans. The consent forms give the doctor permission to carry out those plans. However, it’s only a consent form, not a waiver. It doesn’t give your doctor immunity, and signing it doesn’t mean you agreed to whatever happens next. If […]

What Happens When Both Drivers Give Conflicting Stories?

Published on August 25, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

In the aftermath of a crash, you know what happened. The other driver remembers it differently, saying you ran the light. Now an adjuster has two versions of the same crash to sort out and no clear reason to trust yours. Fault disputes aren’t pleasant, but they’re far from rare. Contrary stories are almost expected […]

How Do Insurance Adjusters Evaluate Injury Claims?

Published on August 18, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Insurance

Over the phone, the adjuster sounds like the most reasonable person in the world, and that’s no accident. Their job isn’t to decide what your injuries are worth. No, their job is to close your file for as little money as the company can defensibly pay. Much of that amount gets shaped by software and […]

What Happens If Key Evidence Is Lost After a Car Accident?

Published on August 11, 2026, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

The moment you get into an accident, the clock starts ticking. It’s not just about West Virginia’s two-year statute of limitations; it’s about getting to the doctor, getting to the mechanic, and filing your insurance claim. The outcome of that claim will depend on something else that’s time-sensitive: key evidence. Most car accidents boil down […]