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Medical Malpractice
- Medical errors cost $20 billion a year
- Study finds that many doctors don't report incompetency
- There is an excellent article entitled "Combating Abusive Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Contracts" written by Leslie A. Bailey, Matthew S. Melamed and F. Paul Bland that should be must reading for anyone facing such an arbitration clause. A copy of
- 200,000 deaths as a result of preventable medical errors every year
Insurance Claims
Personal Injury
- Lawsuit claims mortgage firm discriminated against minorities
- Taser Death Prompts Lawsuit
- Jury awards $2 million to family of Maryland inmate
Employment Law
- Facts on Sexual Harassment
- More ADA claims filed in 2009 than in any other year
- More Men Filing Sex Discrimination Suits, Statistics Show
- Michigan Wal-Mart worker using medical marijuana sues over firing
- Pharmacist sues Wal-Mart for unlawful termination after complaints of understaffing
General
Firm News
Waddell named top 100 Lawyer
Posted on 8/5/2010
Woman terminated for excessive abscences as a firefighter
Posted on 8/2/2010
Client sues Royal Vendors for wrongful termination
Posted on 7/20/2010
Woman allegedly fired for absences as a volunteer firefighter
Posted on 7/20/2010
Martinsburg Couple files personal injury suit over unsafe conditions
Posted on 7/9/2010
Plaintiffs sue for wrongful termination
Posted on 7/6/2010
Kearneysville man sues for discrimination and invasion of privacy
Posted on 7/6/2010
Martinsburg woman sues area nursing home and facility staff
Posted on 7/2/2010
Ranson woman sues jail authority, employee for sexual harassment
Posted on 6/28/2010
Wrongful discharge case filed against Wal-Mart by former pharmacist
Posted on 1/31/2010
Library
Medical Malpractice
"Combating Abusive Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Contracts"
Two-thirds of Medical Malpractice Claims End in No Payout
Why your loved one may receive substandard care in a nursing home
Insurance Claims
Private insurers mishandling medicare claims
CNA Insurance Loses ERISA Case - Judgment Order
UnumProvident Settles ERISA Case
Order Granting Attorneys Fees and Costs in ERISA case
Personal Injury
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
Employment Law
Admissibility of electronic evidence in employment cases
Article concerning the ability to contact an employee of an adverse corporation in civil litigation.
Fourth Circuit decision overturning summary judgment in an age discrimination suit.
Technical Assistance Manual providing disability discrimination information pertinent to the ADA
Changes in COBRA law help employees maintain their health insurance after employment discharge
General
The Lawyer's Role by Joe Jamail
Hearing Examiner's Decision in Funkhouser Case
West Virginia Supreme Court Opinion - Defamation Verdict Against Charleston Gazette
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact The Law Offices of Harry Waddell. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.
Insurance Claims
- Q: What does the term insurance "bad faith" mean?
A: In West Virginia, the term "bad faith" pertains to the unreasonable or unfair conduct of an insurance company. Typically, these cases stem from an insurance company denying a valid claim, or delaying payments on a valid claim. We have been extremely successful in dealing with insurance companies who have committed bad faith.
Quick Contact
The Law Offices of Harry Waddell
300 West Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 263-4988
Fax: (304) 262-2498
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FAQs
Medical Malpractice
How to choose the best attorney for my medical malpractice claim?
When can a medical malpractice claim be filed?
Insurance Claims
What does the term insurance "bad faith" mean?
Is it safe to talk to the other side’s adjuster without an attorney present?
My insurance claim has been delayed, denied or my settlement is not fair. What can I do?
Personal Injury
How long does it take to resolve a case?
Will you advance me money on my case?
Employment Law
Can I leave without an advance notice of leave?
What questions are considered discriminative on a job interview?
General
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Case Results
Medical Malpractice
$350,000 settlement for failure to diagnose breast cancer
Awarded: $350,000
$70,000 Settlement for Third Degree Burn to Foot During Wart Removal Procedure
Awarded: $70,000
$80,000 Settlement for Fall at Nursing Home Resulting in Facial Fracture
Awarded: $80,000
Insurance Claims
Liberty Mutual pays client $40,000 for malicious prosecution claim
Awarded: $40,000
Personal Injury
Awarded: $100,000
$32,500 for slip and fall injury
Awarded: $32,500
Settlement of Martinsburg car crash
Awarded: confidential
Confidential Settlement for Crush Injury in Forklift Accident
Auto Accident - $64,000 Settlement for Wrist Fracture
Awarded: $64,000
Employment Law
$150,000 settlement of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination lawsuit
$85,000 Settlement for sexual harassment
Awarded: $85,000
$85,000 Verdict for racial harassment
Awarded: $85,000
$150,000 Settlement in wrongful termination case brought by store manager
Awarded: $150,000
$400,000 Settlement in racial harassment case
Awarded: $400,000
Other
$375,000 Defamation Verdict for Former State Bar President
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