Every year in the United States, around 40,000 people tragically pass away in car accidents. With numbers like that, it’s clear that this can happen to anyone and it can happen at any age. This is why things like defensive driving and always wearing your seat belt are...
This week’s news of the death of a man working in the Mountain Laurel mine is Sharples may not come as a surprise, but it will still come as a shock. If you have a family member working in the mines, you know it could have been them. While any workplace has its risks,...
There isn't a shortage of different types of truck accidents that may occur. Among the most dangerous are underride accidents. That’s a crash in which a passenger car becomes trapped under the rear portion of an 18-wheeler's trailer. Crashes that result in a car...
The unexpected death of a loved one will impact many areas of your life. It will likely cause severe emotional turmoil for you and other members of your immediate family. Your loss will likely also have economic consequences. Wrongful death lawsuits in West Virginia...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary drug recall by Teligent Pharma, Inc., because several lots were found to be “super potent” and dangerous to users. The drug in question involves several lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%,...
Suffering any form of injury can be an emotional and stressful experience. If you believe the injury resulted from someone else’s reckless or negligent acts, you may consider suing the at-fault party for damages. However, there are key elements that must be...
Injuring your spine in an accident means life will never be the same again. You probably know that, but you might not understand to what extent. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) offers some statistics to help you understand why adequate...
Chantix, the nation’s most popular anti-smoking drug, hit the market with a bang in 2006, offering those who felt hopelessly addicted to cigarettes a way out of the nicotine trap. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer halted the distribution of the drug back in...
Those involved in serious car accidents may lose consciousness after a blow to the head. While someone who is out for a few minutes and then wakes up after the emergency crews have removed them from the car may understand that they’ve been injured, someone who just...
Negligence is a huge part of any personal injury claim. You need to demonstrate that the other party's negligence led to your injuries in some way in order to make a successful claim for your related medical bills, lost wages and more. A West Virginia court will award...