Back to Attorney List

Download this profile (.pdf)

Professional Statement:

Amy R. Humphreys concentrates her practice on matters related to medical malpractice defense, products liability defense and complex and mass torts. With respect to medical malpractice cases, she regularly represents health care facilities including hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. She also represents individual health care providers, including physicians, physician assistants, residents and nurses. With respect to products liability Mrs. Humphreys represents manufacturers of recreational vehicles, consumer and commercial equipment. Mrs. Humphreys represents clients before state and federal courts at all phases of litigation including mediation, hearings and trials.

Practice Concentrations:

• Medical Malpractice
• Product Liability
• Complex and Mass Torts

Education:

• J.D., West Virginia University, College of Law (1997)
• B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Accounting, Marshall University (1994)

Court Admissions:

• West Virginia
• United States District Courts for the Southern District of West Virginia
• West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Kanawha County Bar Association
• West Virginia Bar Association

Community Involvement:

• Board Member for private swim club
• Junior League of Charleston, West Virginia

Representative Legal Work & Trial Experience:

• Obtained defense verdict for General Surgeon in wrongful death/medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in failing to appreciate the severity of the decedent's abdominal complaints
• Obtained defense verdict for two General Surgeons in wrongful death/medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in post-operative care
• Obtained defense verdict for hospital/resident physician in wrongful death/medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in failing to detect the severity of decedent's depression resulting in suicide
• Obtained defense verdict for hospital in wrongful death/medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in failing to appropriately treat a child for croup
• Obtained defense verdict for hospital in wrongful death/medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in failing to timely diagnose and treat the decedent for phlegmonous gastritis
• Obtained defense verdict for hospital/ob-gyn resident in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in injuring femoral nerve during gynecological procedure
• Obtained voluntary dismissal of general surgeon in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in performing breast biopsy resulting in infection
• Obtained dismissal and defended appeal of hospital in products liability case involving allegations of contaminated sutures
• Favorably settled claim against internal medicine physician in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in prescribing a combination of medications resulting in lithium toxicity
• Favorably settled claim against hospital in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in treating infection
• Obtained dismissal of nursing home in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged sexual abuse of resident
• Favorably settled products liability claim involving respiratory equipment
• Favorably settled claim against hospital in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligence in removal of indwelling catheter
• Obtained voluntary dismissal for hospital in medical malpractice case in which plaintiff alleged negligent removal of foley catheter

Writings & Publications:

• 1999 - Richard D. Jones & Amy R. Humphreys, The Defense Perspective on Expert Witnesses, National Business Institute - Advanced Issues in West Virginia Medical Malpractice, August
• 1999 - Richard D. Jones, Amy R. Humphreys & Kimberly A. Baker, Health Maintenance Organization Liability, National Business Institute - Advanced Issues in West Virginia Medical Malpractice, August
• 1999 - Richard D. Jones, David S. Givens & Amy R. Humphreys, Nursing Home Litigation, National Business Institute - Advanced Issues In West Virginia Medical Malpractice, August

Awards & Honors:

• Graduated Cum Laude from Marshall University
• M.E. Lugar Moot Trial Member

Legal Experience:

• Member, Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLC (1997-Present)
• Summer Clerk, Robinson & McElwee (1996)
• Summer Clerk, West Virginia Department of Highways (1995)