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We can’t bring a loved one back who has been a victim of medical malpractice, but we can make sure that his or her family members are taken care of by getting them the compensation they deserve.

At Hamstead, Williams & Shook, we have teams of medical experts whom we consult with to review every medical malpractice case. These are serious and difficult cases and not every claim, not every bad result, is medical malpractice. So, when we get a case, we investigate it thoroughly by gathering and reviewing all of the relevant medical records. If a case has merit, we’ll consult with one of our experts in the medical field with an eye toward preparing a lawsuit to move forward in court.

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Have you been hurt by the fault of another person? Has it affected your ability to enjoy life the way you did before you were injured?

The law provides remedies to help you. You can often recoup your economic losses due to personal injury, and also be compensated for your pain and suffering. Maybe you can’t play with your children anymore because of the severity of your injuries. Maybe you can’t participate in sports and other recreational pursuits anymore. Whether you have physical pain or emotional distress, the civil justice system can provide recognition of your loss through monetary compensation.

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Basically, anytime you’ve been hurt by another person’s wrongdoing, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. There are many kinds of cases. Defective products, car crashes, medical malpractice, insurance claims and insurance bad faith are all examples of personal injury cases we handle at  Hamstead, Williams & Shook.

Let say someone else has harmed you. It’s not your fault, but you aren’t sure you have a case. Your first step should be to get the medical attention you need. Nothing is more important than your health. Next, preserve any evidence by taking pictures, gathering insurance statements, police reports, etc. Afterward, call us and we’ll help you sort through the details.

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My journey into law began when I was about 14 or 15 years old. I saw the legal profession as a way to contribute to society. I also thought it would be intellectually satisfying to deal with principles that had an aspect of government.

My father was a political science professor and department chair at WVU, so I grew up with influence and interest in the social sciences. To this day, I still have an interest in topics like history, politics and geography.           

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Greetings from downtown Morgantown!

My name is Alex Shook and I’m an attorney at the law firm of Hamstead, Williams & Shook. Originally from Moundsville, W.Va., I came to Morgantown in 1987 to go to college at WVU and fell in love with the city. I’ve watched it grow from a small, sleepy college town to a burgeoning small metropolis that’s ranked as one of the nation’s number one small cities to do business, raise a family, and start a career.

In my opinion, Morgantown has become the heartbeat of West Virginia.

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