Posted in Injuries,Uncategorized on May 29, 2015
Over Memorial Day weekend on Cheat Lake in Monongalia County, 12 people were injured in a boating accident. The accident was reported just before 9 p.m. on Monday close to the Cheat Lake’s Sunset Beach Marina near Warm Hollow. DNR officials believe that a 23-foot Malibu speed boat hit the shore with 12 individuals aboard…. read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 21, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon and many of us have made plans to travel in order to spend the holiday with loved ones. While it is a day to look forward to, individuals should be aware of the hazardous road conditions. The National Safety Council estimates 383 traffic deaths and another 46,300 medically… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on May 6, 2015
With spring in the rearview and summer quickly approaching, National Bike Month is now among us with an encouraging message of a safer experience on the roads for cyclists. Last year, the Bicycle Safety Law (HB 4304) passed in West Virginia which requires that motorists allow bicyclists at least 3 feet of passing space on… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 4, 2015
On Thursday, April 30, 2015, a car accident on Interstate 79 in Braxton County, West Virginia, left a four year old dead and caused injuries to six others. The wreck happed at 6:20 am in the southband lane of I-79 near the Frametown, Servia Road area. The SUV involved in the crash rolled four times…. read more
Posted in Distracted driving,Uncategorized on April 14, 2015
It is always important to understand the dangers of distracted driving and April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approximately 660,000 drivers are operating a cell phone or mobile electronic device while driving at any given daylight moment in the United States. Distracted driving is a… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Zofran on April 2, 2015
A recent lawsuit filed in a federal court in Philadelphia alleges that the maker of the prescription drug Zofran knew about the risks and potential side effects of the drug but did not warn patients. The suit alleges that the manufacturer of Zofran knew of risks to unborn fetuses but failed to adequately warn pregnant… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Zofran on March 30, 2015
A recent study by Gideon Koren, M.D., from the University of Toronto Department of Pediatrics provides a review of assorted literature related to Zofran use and the development of birth defects. Crucially, Dr. Koren cites problems with a 2013 study conducted by Pasternak that found no statistically significant relationship between a mother’s use of Zofran… read more
Posted in Social Security Disability,Uncategorized on March 26, 2015
Filing a Social Security Disability Insurance claim can seem like a very difficult task. However, the Social Security Administration has taken steps over the last several years to make filing such a claim easier for disabled persons. To file a Social Security Disability claim, a person has two options: 1. Apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov; or… read more
Posted in Distracted driving,Uncategorized on March 25, 2015
A new study just released by the American Automobile Association (AAA) concludes that distracted driving contributes to 58 percent of car accidents involving teen drivers. This is more than 4 times the previous estimates that were based on police reports. The study counted 6 different types of distraction that caused crashes. According to the analysis,… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Zofran on March 24, 2015
Zofran is a prescription medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) that was originally approved by the FDA in 1991 to treat chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Since its introduction into the market, Zofran has become a common prescription used by pregnant women in the first trimester to quell the side effects of morning sickness. However, the… read more
