1. What personal injury cases does your law firm handle?
The law firm of Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. handles the following types of personal injury claims:

• Truck, Car and Motorcycle Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Product Defects
• Aviation Accidents
• Railroad Litigation, FELA, Railroad Crossing Accidents
• Mining Accidents
• Drug & Medical Devices
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Off-Label Drug Injury
• Defective Cars and Trucks
• Defective Work Equipment
• Welding Rod Fumes

2. What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Kentucky and West Virginia?
All states have time deadlines for filing a personal injury suit. The deadline is referred to as the "statute of limitations". If you fail to start your lawsuit and the deadline expires, your case will be dismissed by the judge. Personal Injury claims have a statute of limitation period of one (1) year in Kentucky. In West Virginia, the statute of limitations has a period of two (2) years.

3. What damages can I collect as a result of my personal injury?
Compensation, or damages, awarded in personal injury claims vary based upon the type of injury and cause. The most commons forms of compensation include payment for:

• Medical Bills
• Property Damage
• Lost Wages
• Emotional Trauma
• Physical Disability
• Mental Disability
• Pain & Suffering

4. How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
A bad medical result does not always mean malpractice. Generally, to win a medical malpractice case, you must have expert medical testimony that no reasonable health care provider would have done what yours did. Reasonableness is generally determined by looking at what is reasonable care. You must also prove through expert testimony that the negligence of your health care provider was a cause of injury or death. To determine if you have a case, contact Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. today.

5. What issues will I face in making a personal injury claim for injuries sustained in an automobile accident?
A claim for injuries sustained in an automobile accident is usually based upon carelessness or negligence. In worse case scenarios, it is based on an intentional or reckless act. The issues that typically arise in a tort claim after an automobile accident are the following:

• Liability - who is at fault and to what degree
• Damages - injuries or losses that were caused by the accident
• Insurance Coverage - what the insurance company will pay for after an accident

6. If I slip and fall at a business, is the owner of the business legally responsible for my injuries?
Typically, it is the duty of an owner to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of the premises and to warn a visitor of any known dangerous conditions. It is the responsibility of your experienced personal injury attorney to gather the relevant facts and to know the applicable legal principles in order to determine if the owner can be held liable for the injuries caused in a fall. Contact Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. today to discuss your claim.

7. How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
First, you must have suffered an injury to your person or property. Second, your injury must have been the result of someone else's fault. It is not always necessary to have a physical injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit, however. Suits may be based on a variety of nonphysical losses and harms. Contact Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. today to find out if you have a personal injury case.

8. Why do I need a lawyer to represent me in my personal injury case?
Your lawyer's focus is obtaining the maximum damages for you, consistent with the nature of your injuries and losses. You need a lawyer working for you to protect your interests. Additionally, a lawyer can investigate all sources of recovery and ensure that your medical expenses are submitted to the proper source for payment.