Personal Injury Attorney in West Virginia

Aggressive Representation with a Record of Success

When you need legal representation, our firm, Mani Ellis & Layne PLLC should be called upon at once. We serve the injured and families who have lost a loved one throughout the state of West Virginia in a variety of injury claims.

Areas of Practice

Car Accidents If you have been injured by a negligent driver, it is vital that you take legal action to pursue compensation. Our firm represents the injured in all types of car accidents, and all causes of car accidents. Whether you are the victim of a distracted driver, were injured in a single-vehicle accident, multi-vehicle accident, rear-end accident or a head-on collision, our firm can assist you to pursue compensation. Read more about car accidents...

Drunk Driving Accidents Intoxicated drivers are responsible for many of the most deadly and dangerous car accidents in the state. When a drunk driver has seriously injured or killed another person due to their inability to operate their vehicle safely, they must be held accountable in financial terms. Read more about drunk driving accidents...

Motorcycle Accidents A motorcycle is an excellent form of transportation, easy to maneuver and inexpensive to operate. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also at great risk of injury should an accident occur. These accidents frequently result in very serious or permanent injury. Read more about motorcycle accidents...

Trucking Accidents Throughout the state of West Virginia, there are huge numbers of commercial trucks, work trucks, mining trucks and other huge vehicles, all of which can endanger other drivers should their vehicle get out of control, or the driver fail to adhere to safety regulations. Read more about trucking accidents...

Bicycle Accidents Bicyclists have rights to the road; some drivers fail to respect these rights, or do not observe that a bicyclist is present. Children during the summer months use their bikes as their main form of transportation, if a speeding or distracted driver is in the area, their lives are at risk. Read more about bicycle accidents...

Boating Accidents A boating accident often leads to serious injury or death by drowning. Should the victim survive a serious boating accident, they may have permanent injuries, often brain damage from lack of oxygen after being submerged after an impact by a negligent boat operator. Read more about boating accidents...

Catastrophic Injuries Injuries that have permanent damage are termed catastrophic. These include disfiguring burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. The individual will never again enjoy the quality of life that they had prior to the accident. They will require long term medical treatment and care. Some lose their lives, such as cases of carbon monoxide deaths. Read more about catastrophic injuries...

Coal Mining Accident The mining industry has been part of the lives of the people of our state for 150 years. Throughout this long history, many serious mine disasters have occurred, with a great loss of life. These mining accidents continue to take place, and if you or a loved one has been injured, you must get legal representation at once. Read more about a coal mining accident...

Construction Accidents The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions to work in. Even when all safety regulations are adhered to, there can be unexpected accidents, such as ladder falls, scaffolding falls, a trench collapse, electrical accidents, equipment failures, gas explosions and other incidents leading to serious injury. Read more about construction accidents...

Dangerous Drugs Some medications have been allowed on the market that were subsequently found to have very serious side effects. Some drugs have been determined to cause birth defects in babies if taken during pregnancy; others have been recalled due to a great number of deaths or serious physical conditions that resulted from their use. Read more about dangerous drugs...

Defective Products Any commercial product should be safe for consumers if used as directed. Unfortunately, design errors, manufacturing defects, or dangers that were not identified before the product got onto the market can lead to serious injury or death. Read more about defective products...

Dog Bites A dog owner who fails to protect others from a vicious animal can be held liable for damages in cases of an attack that caused injuries. In many cases, the victim of a severe dog bite incident is a child. These injuries are often very serious, and prone to specific infections that are difficult to address medically. Read more about dog bites...

Medical Malpractice When a physician or other medical professional fails to provide the accepted standard of care, they have breached their duty to the patient. In a birth injury case, one or more of the attending medical personnel may have failed to recognize that the baby was in distress, leading to permanent damage to the child. Read more about medical malpractice...

Mesothelioma It has been well-established that the cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Many, many workers in a variety of trades were exposed to this substance over a long period, even when the manufacturers were aware of the danger. Read more about mesothelioma...

Nursing Home Abuse One hopes that their loved one will be cared for with compassion, understanding, will have good nutrition and all the care and treatment that cannot be provided at home when placed in a nursing home. Unfortunately, there has been a great increase in cases of elder abuse. Read more about nursing home abuse...

Pedestrian Accidents A pedestrian that is struck by a car or truck often loses their lives or suffers very severe or permanent injury. A reckless, speeding, distracted or drunk driver is often responsible for these tragic accidents. Broken bones, crushed limbs, severe internal injuries, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries are not uncommon in a pedestrian accident. Read more about pedestrian accidents...

Premises Liability If an injury accident takes place on the property of another person, on public, government or commercial property, there is often recourse to pursue compensation for damages. If the property owner failed to maintain their premises with reasonable care for the safety of visitors, a claim for damages can be pursued, such as in a slip & fall accident. Read more about premises liability...

Social Security Disability 60% of all Social Security Disability claims are denied. It can be exceptionally difficult to get the benefits you need to carry on with your life after suffering from a disability. Our legal team at Mani Ellis & Layne PLLC can offer legal assistance to help you get the matter resolved, including engaging in the appeals process if your claim was denied. Read more about Social Security Disability...

Wrongful Death When a family loses a loved one through an act of negligent by another person or corporate entity, they have the right to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to pursue compensation. There is a short period of time in which the law allows for a claim to be filed in such a case. Read more about wrongful death...

Contact a West Virginia personal injury lawyer from Mani Ellis & Layne PLLC for more information.