Were you already dealing with a sore, aching back, an old knee injury from your college football days, or some other previous injury or condition before being involved in a serious accident? Has an insurance company requested medical documentation following your personal injury? You probably realize that this documentation is required to help assess the value of your personal injury claim; however, many are surprised to learn that this information may also be used to determine which of your injuries were caused by the accident – and which injuries already existed before the accident. It can be unnerving to discover that previous injuries (including those you might not even remember) may be used against you to affect the outcome of your claim.
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No one expects to be involved in a car or truck accident. Yet, that is exactly what happens to some 5.5 million unfortunate motorists and passengers across the nation each year. There is a lot of uncertainty involved with moving forward after the devastation caused by a motor vehicle accident. The ability of your attorney should not be among your concerns. Keep these 5 tips in mind to help ensure that you are hiring the best lawyer to handle your personal injury claim in West Virginia. Consider the following:
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Was Your Personal Injury REALLY Caused by an Accident?

Many individuals facing devastating short and long-term disability, economic losses, pain and suffering, and emotional devastation are left wondering if the perils they face are simply the result of unfortunate circumstances or bad luck; however, time and again facts indicate that the vast majority of serious personal injuries did not result from true “accidents” at all.
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