Recent Blog Posts
Common Causes of West Virginia Truck Accidents
18-wheelers, semis, and other large trucks are a necessary part of U.S. commerce. Truck drivers, unfortunately, face long hours, boring stretches of empty road between destinations, and high stress. Freight companies are known to cut costs by omitting safety checks, skipping vehicle equipment upgrades, and encouraging drivers to push past limits on driving hours,… Read More »
The Undisclosed Dangers of Vaping
Smoking electronic cigarettes, or “vaping,” has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many see vaping products, such as those sold by the company Juul, to be a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. A host of lawsuits around the country against e-cigarette companies have alleged that vaping products are less healthy than advertised and that… Read More »
Martinsburg Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle resulted in a fatality on a recent Wednesday night. We previously discussed the alarming spate of motorcycle accidents in recent years in West Virginia and across the country. Learn about the details of the accident below, and contact a West Virginia motorcycle accident attorney if you… Read More »
Kroger Yellowfin Tuna Recalled After More Than a Dozen Poisoned
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now warning consumers that what they cannot smell or even taste may hurt them when it comes to spoiled seafood. Several consumers were poisoned after eating yellowfin tuna steaks sold at multiple separate Kroger retail stores in Ohio, leading to a recall of the tuna products… Read More »
Can I Sue if My Doctor Disobeys My Wishes?
A lawsuit recently filed against West Virginia University raises interesting questions about patient consent and the perils of signing consent forms without a full understanding of the document. Learn about the lawsuit below, and contact an experienced West Virginia medical malpractice lawyer if you or a loved one has been injured by physician misconduct…. Read More »
Harpers Ferry Man Gets Third DUI, Injures Three in Crash
Drunk drivers pose a serious threat to everyone on the road. They are a danger to themselves, their passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. Yet even though we all accept the dangers of drunk drivers, it remains a pervasive problem. Each year, drunk drivers cause nearly 2,000 crashes in West Virginia alone. Across the country,… Read More »
Pillsbury Flour Recalled in 10 States in E. Coli Scare
Hometown Food Company, the company that owns the U.S. rights to multiple Pillsbury branded baking and dessert products, recently issued a huge recall of more than 4,600 cases of its Pillsbury brand flour. The recall is tied to fears about an E. coli outbreak and marks the second time Hometown has recalled a product… Read More »
Safety Researcher Finds Back Seat Less Safe than Previously Assumed
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a private research group dedicated to testing vehicles for roadway safety. The organization has now published a study examining whether the back seat is as safe a place to travel as the front seat. Below, learn about the safety shortcomings of the back seat in a… Read More »
West Virginia Nursing Home Facing Lawsuit over Resident’s Death
A nursing home in Logan, West Virginia is now facing a lawsuit for wrongful death filed on behalf of a deceased former resident. The nursing home has been accused of neglectfully allowing the resident to become malnourished before ultimately passing away. Learn more below, and contact a dedicated West Virginia nursing home abuse attorney… Read More »
Federal Agency Scraps Proposed Train Safety Regulations
While not the most common type of vehicle accident across the country, railroad accidents are still a regular occurrence. Whether due to negligence in the operation of the train (improper switch error, signal and communication error, broken tracks, etc.), or negligent driving, train accidents are serious and often deadly affairs. Union members and safety… Read More »
