Personal Injury and Employment Law Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia

Akers Law Offices, PLLC

128 Capitol Street Charleston, West Virginia 25301 USA

 (304) 932-4571 or (888) 689-4893

www.akerslawoffices.com
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Akers Law Offices PLLC is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Charleston, West Virginia. At our firm, we provide experienced, aggressive and personalized client service in personal injury and employment law matters. We handle a variety of cases in these areas, including those involving car wrecks, medical malpractice, discrimination and fraud.

Besides our ability to reach successful outcomes, we take pride in providing our clients with: Honest information and advice about the legal merits of your case; Immediate help with medical treatment, insurance benefits or any other assistance you need in the early stages following a serious injury, accidental death, or job loss; Constant communication to answer your questions, address your concerns and keep you advised about the progress of your case; Maximizing the value of your claim by investigating the possibility of compensation from all responsible defendants while documenting every component of your loss with solid and persuasive evidence; Keeping you advised of your legal options as they develop throughout the case so that you will always have the information you need to make the best decisions under your particular circumstances

Fortunately, most claims settle without the need for trial. However, we believe the only way to bring a defendant to productive negotiations is for your attorney to prepare every case as if going to present it to a jury. We have valuable experience working with experts from many disciplines - from mine safety to commercial vehicle accidents. This allows us fully prepare your case whether we settle or litigate.

Claims involving medical malpractice, products liability or construction site accidents are often especially dependent on the quality of expert support. Our experience in proving complex claims through forensic evidence can make a powerful difference in your case. We accept cases on a contingent fee basis. In other words, we only collect attorney's fees after we recover money for you following a settlement or trial.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Recreation Accidents; Elder Abuse; ATV Accidents; Dangerous Highways in West Virginia; Dental Malpractice; Distracted Driver Accidents; Hotel Premises Liability; Hunting Accidents; Logging Accidents; Pharmaceutical Injuries; Misdiagnosis; Hospital Errors; Emergency Room Error; Mining Accidents; Nursing Home Litigation; School Law; Education Law; Medical or Disability Leave Claims; Retaliatory Termination; Breach of contract; Consumer Protection / Fraud; False Advertising; Discriminatory Lending; Internet Fraud; Mail Fraud; Deceptive Marketing; Investment Scams; Selective Debt Collection Schemes

Practice Areas Description

Our attorneys at Akers Law Offices, PLLC provides legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- Personal Injury

Recovering from an injury can be an enormous hardship. It drains your physical strength, stresses your family and finances. Knowing that you’ve hired an aggressive Charleston personal injury lawyer who will fight for your interests can be a comfort during this difficult time.
At Akers Law Offices, we cannot undo the event that hurt you, but we can help you obtain a fair settlement so you can get on with your life. We help our clients seek full, just compensation in personal injury cases that involve:

* ATV Accidents

At the Akers Law Offices, we represent clients who have suffered serious injuries in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. Whether the injuries resulted from a defective part or another person's careless driving, our ATV accident attorney can help you collect the compensation you deserve. We represent individuals who suffered injuries in an ATV accident as the result of the following: Another driver rear-ending your vehicle; Drivers crashing into stationary objects; ATV rollovers; Defective manufacturing, particularly relevant on three-wheel vehicles; Failure to warn of buried power lines or other objects like camouflaged power boxes; ATV and auto collisions.

* Birth Injuries

Not every birth injury or tragic birth outcome is related to a medical error. However, in cases where it appears that the negligence of an obstetrician, anesthesiologist, nurse midwife or another member of the delivery team resulted in a serious condition or disability in your infant, Charleston birth injury lawyer JB Akers has the experience necessary to investigate your case and present your claims promptly and persuasively. We know what is required to prove that a medical professional violated an applicable standard of care. We also know how to connect the cause of your child's injuries and family's damages to the negligence of the professional on whom you relied for a safe delivery.

* Boat and Shipping Accidents

At the Akers Law Offices, our experience with the investigation and proof of complex accident claims allows Charleston boat accident lawyer JB Akers to represent persons injured in recreational boating accidents, commercial shipping or barge accidents and collisions involving personal watercraft. We also represent the families of drowning victims in wrongful death litigation. We handle lake or river accidents such as: Collisions with water skiing boats; Injuries or death caused by capsizing or sinking; Sea Doo™ or Jet Ski™ accidents; Fishing boat accidents; Injuries caused by falling objects or carelessly stowed gear or tackle; Riverfront or harbor tour boat accidents; Collisions at a dock or pier; Barge accidents.

* Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can cause more than a concussion or loss of memory. The injury's effects depend on the severity and location of the injury. Some traumatic brain injuries cause the victim to slip into a coma and may lead to wrongful death. At the Akers Law Offices, our TBI lawyer takes all factors into consideration when determining a fair amount of compensation. We consider the necessary therapy costs and lost wages, when appropriate. We also consider the cost of care for West Virginia TBI victims. Brain injury victims may not be able to testify on their own behalf, due to memory loss or health concerns. As a result, it is essential to have reliable witnesses and accident reports.

* Burn Injuries

A burn injury is extraordinarily painful, both physically and emotionally. The physical trauma associated with these cases is well known and easy to see. Some of the more difficult problems burn victims face can be invisible to the eye. It is extremely common for burn injuries to cause mental trauma that requires professional counseling. If you have suffered serious burn injuries in an accident or because of a defective product, talk to an experienced Charleston burn injury attorney who can evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

* Car Accidents

A car wreck may only last seconds but its effects can last a lifetime. Charleston car wreck lawyers at the Akers Law Offices know what injured people go through because we see it every day. We understand what it’s like for our clients to not only worry about getting well but to also wonder how they can pay their rent or mortgage, their car payment, their medical bills or how to live while they can’t work. We know how difficult it can be for a healthy, independent person to suddenly be unable to care for themselves. We work hard for these people because they deserve nothing less.

* Construction Accidents

We represent carpenters, excavators, roofers, plumbers, electricians, laborers, and other workers who are seriously injured on construction sites in any of the following ways: Falls from heights; Exposure to toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials; Electrocution or explosion; Injuries caused by structural collapse or falling objects; Accidents involving trucks, vans, mobile equipment, or other motor vehicles; Crane or other heavy equipment accidents; Trench collapse or other excavation mishaps, including mine expansion accidents; Injuries caused by defective tools or equipment; Accidents suffered on highway, bridge, or local road construction projects; Accidents caused by negligent storage of equipment, materials, or debris.

* Dangerous Highways in West Virginia

Safe driving conditions are sometimes difficult to come by in West Virginia. With increased traffic and constant construction, there is always a risk for car wrecks. These wrecks may sometimes involve a single car when that driver is faced with inadequate warning signs, a badly constructed road or bridge or some other problem related to the highway. West Virginia's roads — whether they are highly traveled highways in urban areas, rural roads, or steep mountain roads such as the southern coalfield highways — can be treacherous to navigate even when they are properly maintained. The state, roadwork contractors, and private citizens all have roles to play and legal responsibilities in keeping our roadways reasonably safe.

* Dental Malpractice

West Virginia Dentist Malpractice Lawyer JB Akers will pursue your claims for malpractice damages against dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists and other dental practitioners for severe consequences of careless treatment or professional negligence. Among the injuries our clients have suffered due to errors in dental care are the following: Permanent nerve damage; Brain damage due to anesthesia malpractice; Failure to spot the signs of oral cancer in time for effective treatment; Errors involving crowns and bridgework; Osteoradionecrosis requiring jaw replacement surgery; Failure to prevent or treat serious infections; Cosmetic oral surgery errors resulting in severe pain or injury

* Distracted Driver Accidents

Driving in West Virginia can be dangerous enough without having to worry about people who are not focused on the road. Our unique geography and high rate of wildlife related crashes makes a distracted driver a dangerous driver. More and more often, people try to multi-task while driving by talking or texting on a cell phone or other personal handheld device. If you have been involved in a cell phone or texting-while-driving wreck, it's important you seek out a Charleston distracted driver wreck lawyer who has experience handling these types of cases. Charleston car wreck lawyer JB Akers of the Akers Law Offices has a proven track record when it comes to handling car accidents involving distracted drivers.

* Hotel Premises Liability

A vacation can turn into a nightmare when an accident or injury occurs at your hotel. Whether you were a victim of a crime because there the hotel lacked proper security or you suffered an injury because of poor maintenance, the experience is usually more difficult and stressful because you are away from home. If you or a family member has been injured at a hotel or resort, speak with a West Virginia hotel premises liability attorney who understands the law of hotel liability claims and who uses this knowledge to help people recover damages for injuries caused by a hotel's negligence.

* Hunting Accidents

West Virginia has long been a destination for relaxation and recreation. The State offers highly prized hunting grounds, the beautiful Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail, white water rafting along the New, Gauley and other rivers, hiking, boating and snow skiing. JB Akers is himself an avid outdoorsman who hunts, fishes and takes advantage of the many outdoor opportunities offered by this State. All outdoor pastimes involve some degree of risk and those who take part in them must take care for their own safety and the safety of others. Hunters and outdoorsmen assume some risk of ordinary injury. However, when another party's negligence or wrongdoing causes your injury, that party is responsible to you. If you have been injured in a hunting accident or another type of recreational accident you have rights. The issues can be complex so you should discuss your situation with a West Virginia hunting accident lawyer who understands hunting laws and regulations and who can explain your legal options.

* Bad Faith Insurance Claims

Most of his career has been spent advocating on behalf of personal injury clients involving insurance claims. Over that time Charleston, West Virginia bad faith insurance claim lawyer JB Akers has gained extensive knowledge of West Virginia insurance laws and regulations necessary to protect you in an insurance dispute. His experience can help you determine whether an insurer denied your legitimate claim for improper reasons. A West Virginia insurance lawyer can help you decide whether your insurer has committed an act of bad faith or otherwise improperly denied your claim.

* Logging Accidents

Much like coal mining the West Virginia logging industry presents many different risks of injury and death for those who work in the woods, or who perform tree removal operations in connection with road construction, utility transmission, or mine development. Logging accident lawyer JB Akers represents clients injured in logging operations in various ways, including the following: Chain saw accidents; Logging truck accidents; Falls on steep hillsides or wet ground; Accidents caused by falling trees, limbs, or slash; Sawmill accidents; Injuries while working on or around logging equipment such as bulldozers and excavators.

* Medical Malpractice

Most health care providers are conscientious, competent, and professional. When they are not, they can cause their patients incredible harm. Charleston medical malpractice attorney of the Akers Law Offices has helped many people who have suffered from doctor error. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex. It is not enough merely to know the law. A medical negligence lawyer has to know the medicine involved as well. At Akers Law Offices, we understand what it takes to win a medical malpractice case. We are tenacious advocates who will fight the big insurance companies to get you the compensation that you deserve.

* Mining Accidents

Charleston coal mining injury lawyer JB Akers handle coal mining injury claims resulting from accidents of all kinds, including: Roof support failure or trench collapses; Equipment accidents involving long wall shearers, continuous-mining machines, power mining shovels, elevators, and other machinery; Explosions caused by improper excavation practices or poor ventilation; Motor vehicle or railroad accidents at or near the mine mouth; Accidents suffered during tree removal operations; Cave-ins; Inadequate safety equipment available to each miner.

* Motorcycle Accidents

Even with the increased usage of motorcycles for recreational and primary vehicle purposes in West Virginia there is still a stigma attached to motorcyclists. People often just assume the biker was at fault when a motorcycle accident occurs. At Akers Law Offices, we believe all personal injury cases deserve fair and equal treatment. We are committed to helping motorcycle accident victims receive the full compensation they may be entitled to by law. We are here to help you through the legal process so you can focus on your recovery.

* Nursing Home Litigation

Most nursing home facilities provide decent care for their patients. When they fail, the results can be tragic. At Akers Law Offices, Charleston nursing home abuse attorney JB Akers handles nursing home lawsuits on behalf of senior citizens and their families. Common nursing home injuries include: Falls: people in long-term care are not only at a higher risk of falling, but they are injured a lot more as a result; Wrongful death; Wandering off: also called elopement. This is a known danger with Alzheimer's or dementia patients; Medical malpractice: failing to provide medication or manage pain, or giving the wrong medications are common forms of nursing home malpractice; Physical abuse or sexual abuse; Dehydration and malnutrition.

* Pharmacy and Medication Errors

At the Akers Law Offices in Charleston, we represent persons injured by the failure of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, or other health care professionals to properly administer, dispense or provide proper instructions with prescription drugs. Errors involving the wrong medication, the wrong dose or due care for allergies or drug interactions can all result in substantial injuries or even death.

* Premises Liability

At the Akers Law Offices, we represent people who were injured on public property or on another person's property as the result of negligence. Our clients have been injured as the result of everything from cracks in the sidewalk to inadequate security. Kanawha County personal injury lawyer JB Akers handles premises liability claims resulting from the following: Debris at a construction site; Unmarked slippery surface; Sidewalk cracks; Dog bites; Inadequate security in a parking lot or parking ramp; Broken steps; Uneven pavement; Inadequate lighting; Broken or missing handrails.

* Products Liability

We handle claims involving dangerous or defective products such as the following: Automotive components such as fuel line systems, brakes, window glass, seatbelts, airbags, and child safety seats; Pharmaceutical products and medical devices, ranging from over-the-counter medications to surgical implants and prostheses; Industrial machines and equipment, such as saws, drills, presses, extruders, and nail guns; Household power tools; Mobile home components and systems; Consumer goods such as stoves, water heaters, space heaters, and smoke detectors; Children's toys, clothing, and bedding; Sporting goods from archery equipment to football helmets.

* School Law

As an experienced Charleston education law attorney, the Akers Law Offices represent parents, teachers, and school administrators on issues ranging from personal safety at school to due process rights in employment. If your child was injured, assaulted, or sexually abused at school we can represent you in a claim for damages under state personal injury law. We handle cases ranging from youth sports injury claims resulting from inadequate supervision or defective equipment, to school bus accidents, dangerous property conditions in buildings or on playgrounds or any other negligent circumstances.

* Serious Injuries

At Akers Law Offices our Kanawha County personal injury lawyer provides reliable and highly personalized client service for persons who suffered severe or disabling injuries. In the most tragic cases we represent families who need representation in claims for wrongful death. 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.

* Spinal Cord Injuries

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury simply dealing with its effects can be overwhelming. Because spinal cord injuries are so serious, and because the personal and financial costs can last a lifetime, it is imperative you retain an attorney with experience in these cases. At Akers Law Offices, Charleston spinal cord injury attorney JB Akers understands how crucial it is to deal with both the short- and long-term costs associated with a serious injury, and how to do so under West Virginia law.

* Toxic Torts

Anyone who works with chemicals knows how dangerous they can be. However, those who suffer from exposure burns understand the effects are more than superficial. A serious chemical exposure burn can cause severe disfigurement and scarring. Those who suffer burns may require extensive medical treatment, including skin grafting and possible reconstruction. Exposure injuries can happen at work, at school or at home. Our firm handles chemical burn injuries from: Bleach; Chemicals in airbags; Asbestos; Pesticides; Fertilizers; and other products using chemicals.

* Truck Accidents

On the surface truck accidents often appear similar to car wrecks. There are some differences, however, that make truck collisions, jackknife or rollover lawsuits much more complex than a typical car wreck case. At Akers Law Offices, our Charleston truck accident lawyer understands commercial regulations laid out by state and federal law. We know the duties that trucking companies and drivers have toward others on the road. Truck accidents stem from a variety of causes, such as: Poor maintenance; Sporadic or insufficient truck inspections; Tire tread separation; Driver error, such as maintaining excessive speeds, driver fatigue or driving under the influence of prescription drugs; Load shift from improper loading.

* Workplace Injury

Many hard working West Virginians suffer from a job injury. At Akers Law Offices, our Charleston workplace injury attorney has helped many injured workers assert their legal rights. If your employer knew of faulty machinery or other dangerous working conditions, and did nothing to fix the problem, causing you harm, you may be entitled to compensation for your work injury. We handle work related injury lawsuits that involve: third party injury; construction site injury; back injury; eye injury; falling debris; accidental amputation.

* Wrongful Death

When a loved one dies it is an unfathomable loss. A sudden death may be even more devastating when it results from an accident that could have been prevented. At Akers Law Offices, we know that nothing a wrongful death attorney can do can make up for your loss. We can’t bring back your loved one. What a wrongful death attorney may be able to do, however, is to help you recover financial stability after that loss. Regardless of whether your loved one earned an income, was a child or a homemaker their life was valuable.

- Employment Law

If you are like most people, your job is one of the most parts of your life. The fact is most of us spend more time at work than virtually anywhere else. Our work is important to us, not just because it provides living but because we want to do a good job. When problems arise during the course of your employment it's not always clear what rights you have or just how to proceed. At Akers Law Offices, Charleston employment law attorney JB Akers provides counsel for employees facing difficult situations. We understand that not only is your income at stake but there is a need to protect your reputation, pride and emotional well-being as well. As a Charleston employment law attorney, JB Akers understands these serious situations must be handled delicately yet aggressively.

* Medical or Disability Leave Claims

Whether under West Virginia law or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) a claim against your employer might be available in cases of termination, demotion, discrimination or unfair treatment that is meant to punish you or discourage others from taking advantage of legally protected rights. We can advise you about the best way to protect your right to disability or medical leave on your own behalf or that of a family member. We can also proceed against your employer in court or through an administrative claim if your rights have been violated.

* Retaliatory Termination

Most employees work under a doctrine known as employment at will. Employment at will means that you can quit at any time but, in turn, you can also be fired at any time. There are important exceptions to the employment at will doctrine, however, under both state and federal employment law. For example, you cannot legally be terminated on the basis of race, sex, or age nor can you lose your job for exercising a protected right or duty, such as maternity leave or reporting most forms of unlawful conduct. If, for example, you suspect that your termination occurred solely as a result of your reporting sexual harassment or an unsafe working condition your employer may be guilty of wrongful termination.

* Sexual Harassment / Discrimination

Most employees want to be judged on their merit. Ideally, the employees with the most ability are the ones who reap rewards like higher pay and promotions. Finding yourself in a job where your talent and ability count for nothing is frustrating at best. At worst it can make it impossible to do your job or even affect your health. Sexual harassment and discrimination is illegal. If you have been suffering from sexual harassment or sex discrimination at work we can help.

* Wrongful Discharge

Most employment is at will employment. Under most circumstances, employers can dismiss employees--and employees can quit--whenever they want. However, there are certain circumstances where employment termination is illegal. If you believe that you have been unjustly laid off or discharged, Akers Law Offices can help. If you believe that a firing is imminent, keep a log. Write down every pertinent event that happens. If you have already been dismissed, try to recall the series of events that led to your dismissal, with dates and times, if possible. This will help us greatly with the building of your case.

- Consumer Protection / Fraud

As consumers, we have the right to buy products free of false advertising and to be protected when using public domain services, such as the internet. Fraudulent practices challenge these rights and make our clients victims of identity theft and scams. At Akers Law Offices, we handle fraud and consumer protection cases involving: False advertising; Identity theft; Discriminatory lending; Internet fraud; Mail fraud; Deceptive marketing; Investment scams; Selective debt collection schemes. If you are a victim of mail fraud or deceptive marketing, you understand that it is necessary to have legal counsel. At Akers Law Offices, we are committed to protecting your rights and asserting your interests in negotiations and in court. We believe in protecting consumers from harmful companies and individuals looking to make it rich through fraudulent practices.

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