Atty. David H. Carriger

Atty. David H. Carriger

Dave Carriger has practiced law with the firm since 1996. He focuses his practice primarily on personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and toxic torts.

Charleston Charleston 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David H. Carriger at a glance

David H. Carriger is an Attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995) and West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1996). Educated at George Washington University (J.D. Managing, 1995) and West Virginia University (B.A. History, 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of West Virginia Association for Justice. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dave Carriger has practiced law with the firm since 1996
  • He focuses his practice primarily on personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and toxic torts
  • Dave helped pioneer products liability litigation against mobile mining equipment manufacturers who failed to include proximity detection technology on their machines, which severely injured and killed coal miners
  • Dave was a lead attorney for the firm in class-action litigation against the Monsanto Company related to its dioxin contamination of the City of Nitro, West Virginia, and its residents
  • He has also litigated similar environmental contamination cases around the nation
  • During his free time, Dave enjoys roaming the West Virginia outdoors with his family, roots for West Virginia University's sports teams, and valiantly attempts to keep up with his teenage children's high school activities
  • He resides with his wife and children in Charleston

Practice Areas Explained

David H. Carriger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Carriger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David H. Carriger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

David H. Carriger is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David H. Carriger is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David H. Carriger

Where is David H. Carriger's law office located?
David H. Carriger's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David H. Carriger handle?
David H. Carriger focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has David H. Carriger practiced law?
David H. Carriger has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David H. Carriger go to law school?
David H. Carriger earned their education at (J.D. Managing, 1995); (B.A. History, 1991).
How can I contact David H. Carriger for a consultation?
You can contact David H. Carriger directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David H. Carriger received?
David H. Carriger's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D. Managing
George Washington University
- 1995
B.A. History
West Virginia University
- 1991

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1996

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