At Akers Law Offices, we understand that most of our clients don't anticipate needing a lawyer until after something unexpected has happened in their lives. The people we represent may have been hurt in serious accidents, subjected to problems at work or school, or may have lost a loved one in a fatal mining or construction accident. Our clients may include businesses involved in a commercial dispute. Many of our clients are having difficulty with an insurance company. Everyday we represent people from all walks of life, including blue-collar workers, homemakers, law enforcement officials, business owners, doctors and even other lawyers. Whatever your background, we will treat you with respect and compassion.
After years of practice and work on hundreds of cases we can help during an otherwise difficult time in your life. Well before suit is filed, we advise our clients about their legal options in claims involving personal injury, wrongful termination and many other types of cases. When appropriate we can help you obtain access to medical treatment or diagnostic tests that insurance companies may have denied you. After obtaining a settlement or verdict, we can structure your recovery or provide other financial assistance in order to maximize your compensation. At Akers Law Offices, we work from beginning to end to help you obtain the compensation and resolution you need during a difficult recovery or transition.
Charleston attorney JB Akers is a native West Virginian and is active in the community. He represents clients in all West Virginia State and Federal courts. Mr. Akers' experience representing people injured in mining or construction accidents and logging mishaps provides perspective on how hard his clients work to make a living. At Akers Law Offices, that same effort is applied to your case.
Filing a claim or lawsuit is serious business. We don't use the legal system to extract money from innocent parties or to bully your opponent into an unfair result. We represent clients with legitimate claims who genuinely need and deserve the help made available by the judicial system. If we think you don't have a legal claim, we will tell you, even though some people get upset when we say so. On the other hand, if you do have a legitimate claim and decide to work with us, we will fight for you to obtain the best possible result.
It also important to remember the legal system is not the "jackpot" or "lottery" that some describe. Despite what you might have read, West Virginia juries are also not "out of control." The typical jury verdict in West Virginia is lower than the national average. West Virginia juries will give you a fair verdict, but they won't give you a gift. Remember this if another lawyer makes big promises about how much money you'll receive by hiring him or her. Those types of promises are meant to do one thing, get you to sign a contract with that lawyer. No lawyer can guarantee a result and we recommend you think twice before hiring any lawyer who makes immediate promises or guarantees about your case.
Our clients certainly don't think of themselves as lucky because they've been injured. We represent people who would gladly trade their claim or lawsuit to have their life return to normal. No amount of money can replace your health or emotional well-being. However, since we cannot turn back the clock, good people are sometimes left with no other choice but to seek legal help. It is absolutely appropriate and fair to consider your legal options when you have a legitimate claim. Contact us now to find out what rights you may have. Civil claims must be brought within a certain period of time, sometimes as little as one year, so you simply cannot afford to wait.
We offer free consultations and accept cases on a contingency fee basis. In other words, you pay no attorney's fees until we settle your claim or collect a jury verdict. Our experience in a wide range of complex cases is important for you to consider. What you should do in cases involving car and commercial vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, employment law, insurance disputes and many other types of claims is described on this site. If a particular problem isn't addressed here please call or email us to see if we can help. We'll describe to you how we fight for our clients while they concentrate on family, work and recovery. If you contact us and we can't help we'll even make recommendations on who we think can. Our focus is on solving your legal problems while you focus on life.
For a free consultation at our office, at your home, place of business, in the hospital or any place else convenient, contact Akers Law Offices in downtown Charleston, West Virginia, today. We can help.
