Personal Injury Overview
Baker & Armistead, PLLC is a West Virginia law firm representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims. From the firm's offices in Morgantown, principal attorney George B. Armistead assists clients located in the areas of Clarksburg, Fairmont, Grafton, and Kingwood.
I Provide Hands-On Legal Representation
Drawing on nearly 35 years in the legal field, I possess the skills and experience to help you obtain the recovery you deserve. Where the scope of a case reaches beyond my own level of expertise, I bring in specialists to assist me, including in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases involving complex medical issues. For the convenience of my clients, I take all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay no fees until you successfully recover. For a free consultation about a case in any of the practice areas listed below, contact Baker & Armistead, PLLC today.
Automobile and Trucking Accidents
Auto and trucking accidents may occur due to a range of causes, including:
- Inattentive driving
- Speeding
- DUI/DWI
- Defective brakes, tires, or other vehicle components
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Dangerous road conditions or lack of signage
A vehicle accident can be a devastating ordeal. In addition to the inevitable emotional trauma and loss of income due to inability to work, the injured victim will likely also face daunting expenses for property damage as well as medical, and potentially, rehabilitation costs. Trucking accidents in particular often result in severe injuries, including head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones, and the costs of care can quickly mount. Whether another driver or a trucking company is responsible for your accident, I can help you file a lawsuit to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. As an experienced mediator, I regularly negotiate with insurance claims adjusters, obtaining settlements on behalf of a wide range of injured plaintiffs.
Defective Products
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to a consumer product, I can help you recover for the financial and emotional losses you have suffered. When corporations or manufacturers allow a dangerously defective product into the stream of commerce, those entities are liable for any harm that results to the consumer. I have represented individuals and families who have suffered due to this type of negligent practice, filing lawsuits under a claim of "products liability." In order to prove a case under this theory, the plaintiff need not prove that the defendant consciously allowed for the distribution of a dangerous product, but simply that the product was dangerous and was permitted into the stream of commerce, endangering the public.
Wrongful Death
In the tragic event that the negligence or intentional act of someone else has resulted in the loss of someone you love, the law entitles you to file for a "wrongful death" suit. While you will never be able to replace the person you have lost, a favorable settlement can help to offset some of financial impact of this devastating event. In West Virginia, wrongful death suits are entitled to compensate the surviving family members of the deceased for the economic and non-economic damages they have suffered, such as burial and funeral costs, the loss of future earnings and benefits, and the loss of companionship.
