Blog

• posted: Sep. 11, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Product Liability,  Environmental Contamination,  Chlorpyrifos

Organophosphates are a large class of chemicals used primarily in pest control. These products were initially developed during World War II by a German scientist looking for a way to Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Truck Accidents

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported that within the four-year span of 2011 through 2014, road debris was a factor in more than 200,000 motor vehicle accidents in the Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Product Liability

Exploding cellphones, defective air bags, and medical devices that do more harm than good — stories about these and other dangerous products appear in the news on a regular basis. Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Auto Accidents,  COVID-19

Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Personal Injury,  COVID-19

Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2020
• Stuart Calwell
• Personal Injury

Head trauma and brain injury can cause serious problems that forever alter the victim’s life. If you are with someone who suffers a head or brain injury, or if you Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Special Needs Trusts

Whether it is designed for an individual or part of a pool, a special needs trust requires honest, diligent supervision to best serve its intended beneficiaries. Poor decisions or selfish Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Medical Malpractice

According to the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, colorectal cancer is the state’s second leading cause of cancer-related death. This type of cancer can be easily treated Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Medical Malpractice

The devastation of learning that your newborn was harmed during birth or in the womb can be all- encompassing, making it difficult to know what to do next. But whether Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Auto Accidents

In the initial shock after a car accident, you are likely to be dazed, frightened and unsure of what to do next. But whether you’ve been in a major collision Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Wrongful Death,  Medical Malpractice,  Prisoners' Rights

A person who is dependent on alcohol or drugs should never be forced to go "cold turkey" while in jail or prison without close medical supervision, monitoring, and treatment by Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Prisoners' Rights

(orig. release date Jan. 30, 2019) Surviving family members are often mislead to believe their relative's suicide was a private decision or was an individual choice. But thinking of suicide while Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2019
• Stuart Calwell
• Medical Malpractice

The national opioid epidemic has taken a harsh and unexpected toll on older adults with grown children — especially in West Virginia, where the overdose rate is higher than it Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2018
• Stuart Calwell
• Auto Accidents

Personal injury protection (PIP) is a common coverage option auto insurance providers offer. It covers medical expenses and, in many cases, lost wages in the event of an accident. The Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2018
• Stuart Calwell
• Personal Injury

If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, you may need to negotiate a settlement with either your insurance company or the insurance carrier of the other driver. Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2018
• Stuart Calwell
• Class Actions

A class action lawsuit is a type of civil claim filed by one person or party on behalf of a larger group that either has a similar claim or has Read More