Do You Have a Drug-Related Liability Claim?
- posted: Dec. 20, 2015
- Product Liability
When your doctor prescribes you medication, you expect it to make you feel better. However, sometimes the drugs do not do what you anticipate. You followed the directions you were Read More
Leading Causes of Fatalities on Construction Sites
- posted: Nov. 20, 2015
- Construction Accidents
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 3,929 workers were killed on the job in the United States in 2013. Of that number, 796, or 20 percent, were Read More
Half of Young Driver Accident Fatalities Involve Marijuana or Alcohol
- posted: Oct. 20, 2015
- Auto Accidents
According to a study led by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, 50 percent of young drivers who died in car accidents were under the influence of either alcohol Read More
Types of Defects in Product Liability Claims
- posted: Sep. 20, 2015
- Product Liability
Unfortunately, defective or dangerous products often make it into the marketplace. If you have been injured or made ill because of a malfunctioning product, you may have a product liability Read More
Pedestrian Safety in West Virginia
- posted: Aug. 20, 2015
- Auto Accidents
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, pedestrian deaths make up 14 percent of the total traffic deaths in the United States. As more Americans choose to walk or Read More
How Distracted Driving Can Affect Your Case
- posted: Jul. 20, 2015
- Auto Accidents
The statistics speak clearly: driving while distracted is dangerous — almost as dangerous as driving intoxicated. However, the direct effect driver distraction can have on your personal injury case is Read More
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
- posted: Jun. 20, 2015
- Auto Accidents
Traveling on a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving or riding in a car, not only because motorcyclists lack the protection of an automobile, but also because many car Read More
Keeping Records After Your Accident
- posted: May 20, 2015
- Personal Injury
You have a role to play in the success of your personal injury case, and that role often begins even before you have consulted with an attorney. From the very Read More
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
- posted: Apr. 20, 2015
- Personal Injury
Injuries to the head can be devastating. A head or brain injury victim’s life can change dramatically, and his or her family members are often left overwhelmed by the amount Read More
Product Liability and Defective Car Parts
- posted: Mar. 20, 2015
- Product Liability
Consumers rely on manufacturers to make products that are safe and designed in a fashion that will not result in injury. However, sometimes manufacturers fail to act responsibly when designing Read More
Who Can Receive Wrongful Death Compensation in West Virginia?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2015
- Wrongful Death
When a loved one dies because of the inattention or negligence of another, the survivors may have a legitimate wrongful death claim. West Virginia law generally allows surviving family members to Read More
Statute of Limitations for West Virginia Personal Injury Claims
- posted: Jan. 20, 2015
- Personal Injury
If you have been injured due to the negligent or careless actions of another, it is within your right to file a lawsuit to pursue compensation. However, the time you Read More
What Are My Options If I Have Been Injured In A Coal Mining Accident?
- posted: Jul. 28, 2014
- Personal Injury,  Industrial Accidents
West Virginia is one of the leading coal producing states in the United States. Recent statistics show that in the year 2011, the last year for which data is available, Read More
What Can I Do If I Contract An Illness While In The Hospital?
- posted: Jun. 26, 2014
- Personal Injury,  Medical Malpractice
Going to a hospital is never a pleasant experience. We hope to receive the treatment we need from competent and caring healthcare professionals, heal from our injuries, and leave as Read More
Stuart Calwell Appointed Interim Class Counsel in Water Contamination Case
- posted: Jun. 19, 2014
- Product Contamination
Stuart Calwell, one of the founding members of Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC, has been appointed interim class counsel in Charleston’s high-profile water contamination lawsuit. In March, multiple class action lawsuits pertaining Read More
What Can I Do If I Think Groundwater Is Making My Family Sick?
- posted: May 29, 2014
- Personal Injury
Everyone has the right to enjoy clean drinking water. Water should be free from disease and pollutants, and in most cases it is. Local government units strive to provide us Read More