Personal Injury Have you recently been injured? Was your injury as result of someone else’s negligence? If so, they may be liable for your injury. If this is the case, you can file a personal injury claim in WV, and you may receive compensation. Read on to find out...
Marriage in West Virginia Are you getting ready to tie the knot? First, you need to know what is required to obtain a legal marriage license. Read on to find out what you need to obtain a marriage license in West Virginia. The Issue Many people in the state of West...
Texting While Driving Do you text and drive? In reality, a vast majority of drivers text behind the wheel. This has been illegal in West Virginia since 2013, and is subject to fines and other punishments. Read on to find out more about going hands-free in WV. The...
The Issue: At-Will Employment Every state in the United States (except for Montana) uses an “at-will” employment policy. In short, “at-will” employment is defined as an employer having the ability to fire “any employee at any time for any reason, except for an illegal...
The Issue We all make mistakes. Among the most common of these mistakes is traffic violations. Essentially, things such as speeding and parking tickets, and even the occasional DUI, are fairly common legal troubles. In fact, most of us will face one or more of these...
The Issue Child support laws in WV can be tricky. Essentially, a child is legally entitled to live at the same financial level as one or both of their parents. Both parents’ income is taken into account when determining what financial level that may be. However, the...
The “Red Zone” on College Campuses The “Red Zone” on college campuses is the first six weeks of the semester in which sexual assault rates are the highest. Freshman are settling into college life and, in most cases, consuming a lot of alcohol. As a result, a spike in...
The Dilemma You may find yourself in a situation that requires specific legal expertise. Legal advice is available in a variety of media channels, and different formats. You may ask yourself, "Do I Really Need a Lawyer?" Often times, it is tempting to try and find...
Child Custody Laws Custody battles are stressful; between keeping the child’s (or children's) best interest in mind and satisfying both custodial parties, things can become messy rather quickly. Therefore, it is helpful to know what federal and state laws say about...