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How To Recognize Nursing Home Abuse in West Virginia

Published on April 9, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Nursing Home Abuse

Many families have to make the difficult choice of placing a loved one in a nursing home. You believe they will be treated with care and dignity, but sometimes that does not happen. In fact, they could be subjected to all types of abuse behind the facility’s closed doors. Unfortunately, these actions often go unnoticed. […]

What Should You Do with a Recalled Product?

Published on April 1, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Product Liability

Products are recalled far more often than people realize, including everything from food and medications to cars and household appliances. When a manufacturer or regulatory agency issues a recall, it means the product poses some kind of risk—whether it’s a safety hazard, contamination issue, or manufacturing defect. If you find out that you own a […]

How New Technology Can Help Prevent Truck Crashes 

Published on April 1, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Truck Accidents

The prevailing wisdom is that the bigger the car, the safer it is. That is because the greater mass and structural design of a large SUV does a better job of protecting the occupants. It stands to reason that a truck would be the safest vehicle on the road. While that might be true for […]

How Blood Alcohol Content Affects a Person’s Ability to Drive  

Published on March 25, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

Driving requires focus, quick reflexes, and good judgment. When alcohol enters the mix, even in small amounts, it can seriously affect a person’s ability to make split-second decisions and react to unexpected situations on the road. Blood alcohol content (BAC) measures how much alcohol is in a driver’s system. While the legal limit in most […]

Can You Sue an Aggressive Driver for a Road Rage Accident?  

Published on March 18, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

We all occasionally lose our temper. The only problem comes when that anger turns into destructive action. That is the basis of every road rage incident. This behavior is more than just an inconvenience. It’s dangerous, and it can lead to serious accidents. If you’ve been injured in a car accident because of an angry […]

What to Do If You’re Injured in a Hit-and-Run 

Published on March 18, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

Any type of hit and run accident is a terrifying experience. Most drivers who accidently collide with another car or pedestrian will render aid or call for help, but not hit-and-run drivers. They take off and leave you to deal with your injuries. In the aftermath, you’re left hurt, confused, and searching for answers as […]

Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident

Published on March 18, 2025, by Forbes Law Offices | Car Accidents

Car accidents can have devastating physical injuries, but the emotional and psychological effects are often just as serious and can last much longer. Many people struggle with anxiety, fear, and distress long after the crash. In some cases, these feelings develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental condition that can affect everyday life. Recognizing […]

How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?

Published on September 10, 2024, by Forbes Law Offices | Wrongful Death

In her book, “On Death and Dying,” Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross details the five stages of grief over the death of a loved one as: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While there is no timeline for how someone processes their grief, coping with what is considered a wrongful death can compound that process. Filing a […]

Can You Sue for Sexual Assault Without a Police Report?

Published on August 27, 2024, by Forbes Law Offices | Sexual Abuse Cases

A sexual assault is a violent crime with repercussions that can last a lifetime. The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information (FRIS) presents tragic statistics that girls aged 16 to 19 are four times more likely to be victims of rape and “that 1 in 6 adult women will be the victim of an attempted […]