Posted in blog,Safety Tips on October 8, 2021
National School Bus Safety Week is October 18th – 22nd Each year, the third week of October is recognized as National School Bus Safety Week, a public education program designed to address the importance of school bus safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are the safest mode of transportation… read more
Posted in blog on October 6, 2021
Close to 25 million children (about the population of Texas) ride a school bus every school day. The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus. National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, and the community to keep bus safety a top… read more
Posted in blog on October 6, 2021
When children ride as passengers in a vehicle it is important to make sure they are as safe as possible. Often, injuries can be prevented through proper use of child safety seats and seatbelts. Choosing the right seat can be tricky. Rear-Facing Car Seats: Children under the age of one (1) should ride in… read more
Posted in blog on October 1, 2020
Negligence is the primary question personal injury claims ask in West Virginia. Was the defendant negligent, and did this cause the plaintiff’s injuries? To have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party must have proof of the defendant’s fault. There is ordinary negligence and gross negligence. From a legal standpoint, the two… read more
Posted in blog on July 16, 2018
Parks and recreation not only establish, but also maintain quality of life for communities and citizens who visit. Why celebrate parks and recreation month? In July of 1985, Americans began celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month. This provides the opportunity for communities to promote the benefits of their local parks to encourage people to get… read more
Posted in blog,News on June 25, 2018
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the Marion County United Way held its Inaugural Day of Action. The Manchin Injury Law Group closed its office for the day in order to participate in the Day of Action and to give back to the community. Over 100 volunteers gathered at Palatine Park at 11:00am to start the… read more
Posted in blog,Car accident on February 26, 2018
There are some mistakes that you want to avoid after an accident because they are serious enough to jeopardize your ability to get the compensation you deserve or even risk your health. Avoid these 10 mistakes after a car accident. 10. Failing to Call the Police After you and the other driver examine your vehicles,… read more
Posted in blog,Uncategorized on December 11, 2017
Many times when you go out with your friends, another person may offer to drive. Because you certainly enjoy having the ability to relax and save money on gas, you likely often take individuals up on this offer. What you may not fully realize, however, is that when you get into a vehicle as a… read more
Posted in blog,Uncategorized on November 22, 2017
The Manchin Injury Law Group announced that attorney Joseph (“Joey”) D. Garcia joined the firm on November 1, 2017. A native of Fairmont, WV, Garcia will represent clients in all of the firm’s practice areas, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and consumer protection. Joey Garcia has served in the Office of the… read more
Posted in blog,Uncategorized on November 13, 2017
This month is lung cancer awareness month. Asbestos is one of the causes for lung cancer, next to smoking, radon gas exposure, air pollution, and genetics. A large number of people have developed lung cancer after being exposed to asbestos. It was once commonly used in construction and consumer products. Many Americans have been exposed… read more
