Serious and Fatal Injuries

West Virginia Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims

At the Akers Law Offices in Charleston, we provide reliable and highly personalized client service for persons who suffered severe or disabling injuries and for families who need representation in claims for wrongful death. To learn more about our experience and our ability to help you through a difficult time, contact a personal injury attorney at our office for a free consultation.

In personal injury litigation involving long-term or permanent disability, the main challenge for the plaintiff's lawyer is often to show the full extent of the injured party's losses in terms of income, future treatment, rehabilitation needs and pain and suffering. We work closely with experts from many disciplines so that every component of your loss is fully documented and supported by the testimony of a knowledgeable professional. The quality and persuasiveness of this expert evidence can make a substantial difference to the outcome of your personal injury claim and can also protect you from the risk of accepting what at first appears to be a large but ultimately inadequate settlement offer for your injuries.

We are experienced with the development and proof of damages in severe personal injury cases that involve physical injuries such as the following:

• Head injuries involving brain damage, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), acquired brain injury (ABI), coma, or gradual cognitive loss resulting from closed head injuries
• Severe neck and back injuries, especially those resulting in paralysis due to spinal cord injury
• Serious or extensive burns resulting from fire, explosion, chemical exposure, or electrocution
• Scarring and disfigurement caused by burns, surgery made necessary by the negligent acts of another, or deep cuts and abrasions in motor vehicle accidents
• Amputation of a hand, foot, or other limb
• Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy

At the Akers Law Offices we will work to help you well before a claim or suit is even filed. For example, if you are having trouble with your insurer approving medical treatment or tests we can intervene to help you obtain the care you need. We understand that litigation is the last thing an accident victim needs to worry about and we work to minimize your legal burdens so you can concentrate on your physical recovery.

In wrongful death litigation we maintain a full awareness of the difficult transition you are being forced to make. We can assist with the probate of your loved one's estate and, when your claim is finally resolved, help obtain a structured settlement or provide other financial assistance in order to maximize your recovery.

To learn more about the ability of the Akers Law Offices to represent your interests effectively in a severe personal injury or wrongful death case, contact us for a free consultation with a lawyer in Charleston.