Pesticides: Understanding the Dangers & Health Risks of Exposure to Chlorpyrifos
- posted: Jun. 11, 2021
- Product Liability,  Environmental Contamination,  Chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide widely used in farming because of its effectiveness in eliminating pests that are known to ruin crops. The toxic nature of this chemical attacks an insect’s Read More
Asbestosis & Mesothelioma Still Prevalent Today
- posted: May 26, 2021
- Personal Injury,  Wrongful Death,  Product Liability,  Workplace Injuries,  News
Asbestos lung cancer, mesothelioma, and severe asbestosis are still prevalent today and can take many years to show up. Many workers have had exposures to asbestos, even though it was Read More
Dangers Hiding in Your Tap Water
- posted: May 13, 2021
- Personal Injury,  Environmental Contamination
If there is anything that should be safe, it is the water from your tap. Modern water systems require filtration, treatment, and purification processes. But in the United States, many Read More
Holding Corporations Liable for Pesticide Poisoning with Historical Ties to War Nerve Gases
- posted: Sep. 11, 2020
- 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
Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Hit-and-Run Accident Caused by Truck Debris
- posted: Aug. 06, 2020
- 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
How to Recover Compensation for Different Types of Property Damage
- posted: Jul. 09, 2020
- Property Damage
Fires, flooding, collapses, collisions and a wide range of other incidents caused by negligent actions can wreak havoc on property, significantly reducing its value or usability. When homeowners’ insurance doesn’t Read More
Holding Manufacturers Liable for Failing to Warn About Product Dangers
- posted: Jun. 04, 2020
- 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
What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- posted: May 29, 2020
- 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
How Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
- posted: May 29, 2020
- 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
You Have Rights Against Debt Collectors
- posted: Apr. 02, 2020
- Consumer Protection
The average American carries an ever-growing amount of consumer debt, including credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and medical debts. Credit has become an integral part of how we do business Read More
Steps to Take Immediately After a Head or Brain Injury
- posted: Mar. 05, 2020
- 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
What to Do If Your Special Needs Trust Is Squandered by Its Trustee
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
- 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
Steps to Take Right After a West Virginia Car Accident
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
- 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
Failure to Order Colonoscopies Increases Risks of Misdiagnosing Colon Cancer
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
- 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
Five Steps to Take Immediately After Learning Your Infant Is Injured in Delivery
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
- 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
Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal in Custody Can Be Deadly
- posted: Oct. 23, 2019
- 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