Headley Law Firm LLC Personal Injury Blog

Did you know that car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic amputations? Crashes, especially those that take place at high speeds, can cause significant injuries. Crushed bones may be so badly damaged that there is no other option but to amputate. Similarly, sharp...

A loved one's passing is always difficult. It's even harder to accept when they die prematurely. You might be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against a doctor if their negligent actions resulted in you losing a child, spouse or parent. The type and amount of...

There’s nothing enjoyable about sharing the road with commercial trucks. They take up a lot of space, truckers don’t always follow the rules of the road and you always have to worry about them making a mistake. If you’re injured in a car-truck accident, it’s critical...

When the doctor tells you that your baby has cerebral palsy, your first two questions are likely to be what does that mean, and why did it happen? Cerebral palsy is the joint name for a set of neurological disorders and disabilities. It occurs when there has been...

Of all the diagnoses that you wouldn’t want to have be delayed, it’s a cancer diagnosis. When a cancer diagnosis is delayed, it can truly mean the difference between being able to receive a life-saving treatment or passing away from the illness. A delayed diagnosis...

When the West Virginia emergency service attends a severe car crash, they have been trained not to be distracted by the people that shout the loudest. They also know that people covered in blood are not necessarily the worst injured. Some injuries are not immediately...

When indoors, it’s not often that you think about injuring yourself in a slip-and-fall accident. You assume that you’ll stay upright, even if you are faced with unexpected circumstances. However, many people are injured in indoor slips and falls every year, often...

If your doctor suggests a surgical procedure to address an injury or illness, you must carefully consider the pros and cons. In addition to the risks associated with every type of surgery, there’s something else to keep in mind: A medical professional could make an...

Suffering from a dog bite requires a specific level of care. Depending on the severity you might need stitches or plastic surgery. With the costly treatment that might be necessary and the potential of an infection, the sooner you follow up after a dog bite, the...