- DUI/DWI: The defendant breached their duty of care. Returning to the car accident case example, a violation of care would be a driver breaking a traffic law resulting in a collision—for instance, texting while driving or drunk driving.
- Wrongful DeathWrongful death claims arise when a person loses their life as a result of another’s negligence. This can include the negligence of another individual, business, or other entity. If the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another lead to death, then the at-fault party may be held liable for the damages that result.
- Traffic Violations: If the truck driver’s negligence caused your accident, you can file an insurance claim directly with their insurer. Examples of when a truck driver can be liable include if they were driving recklessly, speeding, made an abrupt lane change, was driving while intoxicated, or talking or texting on the phone.Â
- Premises LiabilityPremises Liability Injuries are injuries caused by dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. Examples of premises liability cases include slip and falls and swimming pool accidents.
- Property DamageCar accidents can lead to severe injuries for victims, and these cases are often complex. However, those involved in car accidents in Charleston, West Virginia, have a powerful advocate ready to stand by their side. At Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, our Charleston car accident attorneys will bring their expertise and resources to your case in an effort to obtain full compensation for your injuries and property damage. We are not afraid to stand up to aggressive insurance carriers or at-fault parties, and we will see your case through to the end.
- Personal InjuryExcellence in personal injury representation is measured not just in settlement and verdict figures, but also by the quality of service offered during the legal process and the level of skilled advocacy for those seriously injured or killed through the negligence of others.
- Medical MalpracticeCheryl Fisher’s prior experience representing insurance companies, healthcare professionals and coal operators brings a unique perspective to clients pursuing their rights against those types of entities. Cheryl practiced as a defense lawyer for 14 years, and since 2008, has been focusing her practice on victims of medical malpractice and those who have been mistreated by their own insurance company.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesDog bites – Dog bites are a unique type of premises liability claim. Whether you are bitten by a dog when you were a guest at someone’s house, in a public place, or anywhere else, with few exceptions, dog owners are generally responsible for their pets’ actions and resulting injuries.