West Virginia Personal Injury, Defective Drugs and Wrongful Death Lawyer

James F. Humphreys & Associates L.C.

United Center 500 Virginia Street East, Suite 800 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 USA

 (304) 881-0652 or (877) 341-2595

www.jfhumphreys.com
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James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., has a strong record of obtaining positive results for injured clients, particularly in cases involving mesothelioma and other occupational diseases. From our office in Charleston, we serve clients throughout West Virginia and across the country, associating as needed with attorneys in other states.

For more than 25 years, our law firm has stood firm on behalf of injured people and people who have lost family members through negligent exposure to asbestos and other chemicals, medical devices, defective drugs and environmental pollution. In addition to our strong background in personal injury cases, we also handle matters such as insurance bad faith or securities fraud. Whatever the legal issue, lawyers of James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., are prepared to evaluate and advise potential clients on the best way to overcome the obstacles you face

Full and fair compensation for injury victims and surviving family members in wrongful death cases is the steadfast goal in every injury case at James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. We will treat you with compassion and respect. Our law firm's attorneys take the time and care necessary to fully understand and document the nature of your injuries — then carefully gather the evidence to build your case.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

The law firm of James F. Humphreys & Associates provides strong advocacy for clients who have suffered a major car accident, truck crash or workplace accident. Our lawyers are particularly well known for successful outcomes achieved on behalf of victims of occupational diseases, including mesothelioma. The facts and circumstances in an injury case are of utmost importance. So, too, is the reputation for success of the law firm you choose. At James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., our attorneys have a proven track record of getting results for our clients.

- Wrongful Death

Understanding the full extent of a family's losses is a key factor in bringing a successful wrongful death claim after a fatal accident. At the law offices of James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., our lawyers take the time and care that is necessary to grasp and articulate to negligent parties the impact of the death on surviving family members. Loss of the accident victim's financial contributions to a family is a very important aspect of the totality of loss in a fatal accident case. Loss of intangible contributions — including love, companionship and guidance of children — can be even greater than the financial loss suffered by those who have lost a loved one.

- Product Liability

The cases we have handled include: asbestos-containing insulation, boilers, steam engines, gaskets, pipe wrapping, packaging, brakes and brake pads; unsafe drugs; unsafe toys; ship building products; tobacco; breast implants; welding rods containing manganese, a substance which has been known to contribute to the development of a Parkinson's-like condition; and defective medical products. James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., has resolved many cases for people harmed as a result of negligence. Our attorneys are committed to our clients' best interests.

- Mesothelioma

As your husband's or father's physician may have told your family, mesothelioma is a cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs, abdominal cavity or heart. Its primary and usual cause is direct exposure to asbestos. James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., has many years of experience gathering evidence and presenting successful claims for compensation for victims and family members when asbestos exposure on the job or elsewhere has led to development of this deadly disease. Often, we can prove that employers knew of the dangers of asbestos and chose to withhold that information from employees.

- Railroad Injury Litigation (FELA)

Injured railroad workers' injury claims may fall under the umbrella of FELA claims. Federal Employee Liability Act cases are governed by a special statute. FELA cases have points in common with personal injury cases and with workers' compensation claims. Under FELA, injured railway workers can recover compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, and medical expenses when their injuries are negligently caused by the railroad. If the railroad's failure to exercise reasonable care results in the death of the worker, his family may also recover for their financial losses.

- Traumatic Brain Injury

When a serious automobile collision, workplace accident or chemical exposure incident results in brain injury, it is particularly important for the victim to undergo the proper testing to determine the overall impact on the victim's quality of life.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A brain injury may be severe and leave a victim in a coma or comatose state. Or it may initially seem to be more minor ― and nonetheless leave the injured person disabled. In either case, the advocacy of lawyers experienced in catastrophic injury cases can mean the difference between inadequate and ample compensation.

- Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury may be one of life's cruelest twists of fate. An active, thriving person is often left unable to care for himself or herself, and is confined to a wheel chair for life. Personal care attendants, adaptive equipment, vocational retraining and psychological counseling are typical needs of a spinal cord injury victim. Many insurers will not pay out sufficient benefits in a spinal cord injury case without a fight. But James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., is up for the fight. Our lawyers represent victims of serious accidents, including major motor vehicle accidents, railroad accidents and workplace accidents.

- Defective Drugs / Prescription Drug Recalls

Our law firm has successfully handled injury and wrongful death claims related to use of the following drugs that have been identified as defective or named in drug recalls: Bextra, Celebrex, Hormone replacement therapy, Synthroid, Vioxx and Zyprexa. Our firm is currently investigating cases involving the following drugs: Avandia, Byetta, Chantix, Cipro, Digitek, Enbrel, Fentanyl Patch, Fosamax, Gadolinium (NSF), Hormone Replacement Therapy, Levaquin, NuvaRing, OrthoEvra, Oxycontin, Paxil, Raptiva, Reglan, Remicade and Yasmin.

- Defective Medical Devices

Injuries and fatalities caused by defective medical devices have a legal remedy. An injury claim or lawsuit is normally directed at the manufacturer of the defective medical device. Other parties, including the prescribing doctor and the hospital where surgery took place, may bear some responsibility as well. If you or a family member suffered harm as a result of use of a defective medical device, bring the matter to the attention of a knowledgeable civil litigation lawyer for review for injuries or fatalities caused or exacerbated by an unsafe device such as the following: breast implant(s), defibrillators, pacemakers, Kugel® Mesh to repair hernias, shoulder pain pumps and Zimmer hip implants.

- Occupational Diseases

Occupational diseases often take many years to manifest themselves. Sufferers may already be retired by the time the respiratory disease, mesothelioma or neurological disorder develops. Our lawyers often pay visits to potential clients in their homes if travel is difficult for the ailing person. We are willing to do what it takes to make the client feel comfortable, either at home or in our office in Charleston. Civil litigation targets recovery of damages for sufferers of occupational diseases such as toxic chemical injury, silicosis, black lung and other respiratory diseases, neurological disorders, manganism and mesothelioma.

- Birth Injury

Most parents whose babies have suffered birth injuries have a compelling need to know why these injuries occurred. At first, the question of why may seem more important than financial factors. Families are devastated and want explanations more than anything. Talk to an attorney to begin the process of getting those answers regarding apparent birth defects. However, the grim reality of the costs of dealing with the effects of a birth injury over a lifetime soon becomes apparent. Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy or shoulder dystocia will limit most children's development and capabilities. Early therapy is a critical aspect of ensuring the most favorable outcome possible.

- Environmental Pollution

There is a lot of talk about going green these days. The reality, however, is that manufacturing plants, logging companies, natural gas and oil companies and agricultural installations still harm people with their emissions. These companies are responsible for harm suffered by people who encounter environmental pollution. If you or a family member has been made sick through pollutants in the water, air or soil, contact James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., to schedule a consultation. From our office in Charleston, we serve clients throughout West Virginia and beyond. In some cases, compensation may be available in cases where property damage results from chemical contamination.

- Chemical Exposure

Chemical exposure injuries may include occupational diseases, injuries caused by environmental pollution and defective drug injuries, to name just a few possibilities. James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., represents many sufferers of occupational diseases such as mesothelioma, respiratory ailments and neurological disorders. We have the track record, the knowledge and the will to pursue and win complex civil litigation involving harm resulting from exposure to farm chemicals, pesticides and industrial air-borne chemicals.

- Securities Fraud

Securities fraud cases make the national news regularly when self-styled investment gurus bilk investors of their wealth on the basis of false information or through unethical financial practices. Contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a consultation. Our attorneys know how to evaluate potential securities fraud cases involving one or more of the following types of stockbroker fraud: breach of fiduciary duty; conflict of interest, by which brokers rate stocks higher than is warranted for the sake of personal gain; unsuitability, whereby brokers take risks known to be contrary to clients' desires; unauthorized trades, whereby brokers make investments without written consent of the account holder; and churning, whereby the broker repeatedly and excessively trades stocks in an apparent or obvious attempt to earn commissions.

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