If you have been injured in an auto accident that was not your fault, or if you were a passenger in a vehicle and suffered injuries as result of the negligence of another driver, you may have a claim against that driver’s automobile insurance company for any losses. These losses include medical expenses, emotional and physical pain and suffering, any lost wages you incur due to the accident, and any permanent injuries you sustain.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of injuries from larger breed dogs as people increasingly turn to dogs as friends and use them to protect their homes. While these breeds aren’t always the problem, this increase has resulted in a higher incidence of animal-inflicted injury. Larger and aggressively trained dogs are now more often in close contact with smaller children.

Care providers in nursing homes are responsible for catering to the needs of elderly individuals. However, they are also capable of neglecting and/or abusing the residents of the facility. Inattention, physical abuse, and medication errors are just a few of the malpractices that can occur.

Construction areas are notorious for hazardous materials and less-than-safe working conditions.  If the properly is not managed or supervised, these sites can endanger workers, visitors, and passersby.

Have you or a loved one been hurt in an accident involving alcohol? Make your first call to the law offices of Kelly & West, who can help answer your questions about your case.  If the other driver is charged with a DWI, it’s not just another accident. You need to know your rights and what’s expected of you.  Accidents involving alcohol often result in higher compensation for the innocent victims.

You may have noticed the astonishing increase in truck traffic.  The trucks are often loaded to capacity, sometimes poorly maintained, and frequently driven by truckers with serious safety deficiencies.  Some of these drivers are fatigued, under the influence of medication or drugs, or medically disqualified to drive a truck.  Federal and state laws set up extensive requirements for trucking companies and their drivers. Some trucking companies may violate these laws to some extent to make a profit.  Many times these unsafe practices turn into deadly accidents.