Hendrickson & Long, PLLC

11/03/2026

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Hendrickson & Long, PLLC! 🎃

As families head out for trick-or-treating tonight, a little extra attention can help keep the evening fun.

Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods, stay alert near crosswalks and driveways, and keep distractions out of reach.

Families: make costumes easier to see after dark, use sidewalks and crosswalks where available, and keep younger trick-or-treaters close.

Have a fun and safe Halloween, West Virginia!

10/28/2026

Today, on National First Responders Day, Hendrickson & Long, PLLC recognizes the firefighters, law-enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and other first responders who serve our communities.

Their work demands preparation, professionalism, courage, and a willingness to respond when people need help most.

To first responders across Charleston and throughout West Virginia: thank you for your service to our communities.

10/23/2026

CASE RESULT | TRUCKING ACCIDENT

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC obtained a $4.5 million settlement in a trucking accident matter.

Serious commercial-vehicle crashes can leave injured people and their families facing medical expenses, lost income, long-term recovery, and questions about who may be responsible.

Our attorneys represent individuals and families in serious truck-accident and personal-injury matters throughout West Virginia.

View more case results:
https://www.handl.com/results/

Prior case results do not guarantee a similar outcome."

10/21/2026

A school should be a place where children find their voice, build confidence, and feel safe. When serious allegations involve a teacher, families can be left wondering what happened—and what comes next.

WBOY has reported additional details from the criminal complaint against East Fairmont High School choir director Michael Carpenter, who has been charged with distributing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The allegations have not been proven, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

For families with concerns, understanding the process can be an important first step. What is known? What remains unanswered? What protections and legal options may be available?

At Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, we help survivors and families understand their rights and explore potential civil claims. That begins with listening, reviewing the available information, and explaining the next steps with care.

You do not need to have every answer before reaching out.

Contact us:
304-346-5500
[email protected]

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC
214 Capitol St.
Charleston, WV 25301

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Learn about the Marion County choir teacher arrested for child po*******hy and the legal options for families seeking justice in West Virginia abuse cases.

10/20/2026

October 19-23 is National Teen Driver Safety Week.

For new drivers, experience is still developing every time they get behind the wheel. Parents and caregivers can help reinforce habits that matter: buckle up, put the phone away, avoid impaired driving, follow speed limits, and stay focused on the road.

Safe-driving conversations should not end when the week does. The habits developed early can follow a driver for years.

From Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, here's to safer roads for West Virginia families.

10/16/2026

The loss of a loved one in a preventable accident changes a family in ways no legal proceeding can undo.

Along with grief, families may suddenly face medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, insurance issues, and questions about how the incident occurred.

When another party's actions may have contributed to a fatal injury, Hendrickson & Long, PLLC helps West Virginia families understand their legal options and pursue answers based on the facts.

Learn more:
https://www.handl.com/charleston-personal-injury-lawyer/wrongful-death/"

Did you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence? A Charleston wrongful death lawyer can help you find justice for your losses.

10/15/2026

No child should have to wonder whether home is a safe place.

Reports that seven children, ranging in age from 1 to 17, were removed from a Kentucky home during a child abuse investigation are heartbreaking. According to reporting citing Richmond police, eight adults were arrested in connection with the investigation. The charges remain allegations, not findings of guilt.

For those working to protect a child, the questions do not end with an arrest. What happens next? Who is looking out for the child’s interests? What protections and support may be available?

Children’s safety and privacy should remain at the center of that process. They deserve adults who will listen, take their concerns seriously, and help them get the support they need.

At Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, we help West Virginia survivors and families understand their rights and explore what legal options may be available. That begins with listening, answering questions, and explaining the next steps with care—not pressure.

Contact us:
304-346-5500
[email protected]

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC
214 Capitol St.
Charleston, WV 25301

General information only. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Learn about the Kentucky child abuse investigation involving 7 children and the legal implications for families. Protect your rights and seek legal counsel.

10/12/2026

When medical care results in an unexpected serious injury, patients and families may be left with difficult questions.

Understanding what happened can require reviewing medical records, the timeline of care, the people involved, and the circumstances surrounding the injury.

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC represents individuals and families in medical malpractice matters throughout West Virginia and helps clients evaluate their legal options based on the facts.

Learn more:
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10/07/2026

A commercial truck may involve more than just a driver and one trucking company.

Depending on the circumstances, different businesses may be responsible for the tractor, trailer, cargo, maintenance, or other parts of the operation. After a serious crash, determining what happened may require examining records and evidence from several sources.

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC recently examined this issue in our article about truck accidents involving multiple defendants.

Read more:
https://www.handl.com/how-is-liability-determined-in-truck-accident-cases-involving-multiple-defendants/"