Who We Are
Trust your case to our experienced West Virginia medical malpractice attorney
David Goddard formed Goddard Law in 2012, after previously working for West Virginia’s most prominent insurance defense firm. Today, he chooses to represent plaintiffs seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. David leverages more than two decades of legal expertise and his powerful command of the law to benefit the citizens of West Virginia. He is committed to using his extensive trial experience to help clients fight for the compensation they deserve. At Goddard Law, we are dedicated to fighting for your rights.
- We’ve recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients
- Goddard Law has 25+ years of legal experience
- We have the skill and resources of larger firms
- Our firm is purposely small enough that you matter
- We offer personalized representation and aggressive advocacy
- David Goddard is highly awarded
About David Goddard
Founder of Goddard Law
Dave Goddard is an experienced personal injury attorney in West Virginia and founder of Goddard Law . He regularly represents individuals in the state and federal courtrooms throughout the state, where he has litigated and tried complex civil and commercial cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dave regularly handles significant medical malpractice lawsuits involving birth injuries, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse and neglect.
Education
- WVU College of Law, J.D., 1999
Seminars
- Winning Trial Strategies
- Freedom of Information Act
- Open Governmental Proceedings
Awards
- Best Lawyers in America
- AVVO® 10/10 Client Rated
- Super Lawyers®
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ edition
- Chambers’ Leading Lawyers for Business
Community Involvement
- Clarksburg Mission Board of Directors, current
- Chairman of the Harrison County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central West Virginia, Former President of the Board of Directors
- Harrison County United Way
- Clarksburg Lions Club, Former
- Cub Scouts of Pack 39, Former
- Youth basketball, flag football, and baseball coach for his children
To find out how we can help you with your personal medical malpractice case, We offer free, confidential case evaluations.
What Damages Can Be Recovered In A Medical Injury Claim?
Every situation is unique and, therefore, the damages that you may be able to recover after suffering an injury due to medical malpractice can vary quite drastically. That being said, many people who have been injured as a result of medical professional’s negligence find that they are entitled to compensation for certain damages. This compensation is meant to help unfairly injured victims obtain the treatment they need to move forward from the malpractice, free from undue financial strain.
Furthermore, if your loved one died as a result of medical professional’s negligent conduct, you may be able to recover damages such as lost past and future wages, past and future medical treatment, funeral costs, loss of companionship, and more.
In most cases, victims of negligence are able to recover damages for some or all of the following:
- Cost of medical treatment, both current and future
- Lost income/wages from time taken off work to obtain treatment
- Physical pain and emotional/mental distress and suffering
- Ongoing medical care, including physical rehabilitation therapy
- Loss of enjoyment or decreased quality of life
Case Results
At Goddard Law , we fight for the full, fair recovery our clients are owed. We’ve helped numerous individuals and their families successfully obtain just settlements and verdicts throughout the state of West Virginia. Our proven track record of success speaks for itself.
$6.75 MillionBirth Injury
$1 MillionMedical Malpractice
$2 MillionWrongful Death
$1.6 MillionSemi-Truck Accident
$1 MillionMotorcycle Accident
$1 MillionInsurance Claim
Let Our Firm Act As Your Advocate
For many, the legal process of filing and pursuing a personal injury claim is overwhelming. When you trust your case to a personal injury lawyer at Goddard Law , we’ll handle every aspect of your recovery so that you can focus on getting the treatment and care you need. Our team offers personalized legal counsel and uncompromising representation. Whether we settle your case before trial or take on the negligent parties in litigation, you can rest assured that we will aggressively advocate for you and your rights.