A former West Virginia state superintendent is suing the state Board of Education and it's president for wrongful termination.Former state superintendent Jorea Marple files a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Board of Education in 2013, saying that the board...
Month: September 2016
Three Things to Consider Before You Settle a Personal Injury Case
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law
It can be difficult knowing what to do after you've been injured. Likely, once the party you believe is at fault knows you are talking to an attorney, you may suddenly feel pressure to settle your case out of court. But what does that mean?Settlement is when both...
Five Myths about Medical Malpractice Cases
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Being at the center of a medical malpractice case is a confusing, hurtful ordeal. You trust your doctors to take the best care of you and your family. So when you don't feel they have, you may feel confused and seek advice from friends, family, or the Internet....
Gathering Documentation When You’ve Been Fired
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
Being let go from a job is upsetting for anyone. But when you believe you were wrongfully let go, it's even harder to deal with the feelings of confusion and anger.If you believe you've been wrongfully terminated, there is something you can do about it. Here are...
Couple Sues West Virginia Hospital Over Paralysis
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
A West Virigina couple is suing Wheeling Hospital, saying that the doctor's failure to diagnose a spinal injury resulted in paralysis.Johnny Taylor was injured while using a riding lawnmower in May of 2012. He was taken to Wheeling Hospital, where the doctors...
Mother Sues Huntington Hospital Over Death of Newborn
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
A Michigan mother is suing St. Mary's Medical Center over the death of her newborn baby.Tanise Jackson says she was admitted to St. Mary's in early December for the labor and delivery of her daughter, Marvelle Mayo. During the delivery, she was given the drug Pitocin,...
Woman Sues Capitol Market for Slip and Fall
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law
A Charleston woman is suing Capitol Market after a slip and fall accident on a walkway in the market.Lucy Lewis says she was shopping at Capitol Market when she tripped on electrical wires that had been laid across the sidewalk. The fall caused a "permanent and...
Can I Get Fired for Self-Defense?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
If you work somewhere like a jewelry store, convenience store, bank, or anywhere else that deals in large amounts of cash or valuable items, you may think about how you would handle yourself in the event of a robbery or even an armed robbery. Your employer may provide...
Is Your Company’s Bonus Structure Fair?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 14, 2016 | Employment Law
Income inequality made headlines in a big way after the hack at Sony revealing that everyone from CEOs to Oscar-winning actresses made less than their male counterparts. But at your workplace, such an enlightening breach is unlikely. What's more, many companies have...
Do Part-Time Workers Get Unemployment Benefits?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 14, 2016 | Employment Law
Losing a job is a real fear in today's economic climate, and unemployment benefits may be the only safety net that some people have. Unemployment benefits are not based on the job you just lost. If you lost a part-time job, you could still be eligible for unemployment...
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