Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on June 30, 2014
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what recourse you have. In each case, there are certain facts that must be proven, both on how the accident happened and on what injuries you may or may not have. One of the first facts that must be established in a… read more
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Uncategorized on June 26, 2014
On June 18, 2014, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Manor Care, Inc. v. Douglas. The facts of this case surrounded a woman named Dorthy Douglas, an elderly Alzheimer’s patient who as admitted to a nursing home in September 2009. After a few weeks of being in… read more
Posted in Dangerous Drugs,Uncategorized on June 25, 2014
The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about the potential life-threatening side effects of prescription testosterone treatments. The FDA has informed the manufactures of prescription testosterone treatments for men that a warning needs to be added to the drug label warning patients about a heightened risk of blood clots in… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on June 3, 2014
In the summer months, people enjoy traveling to the nearest body of water to boat for recreation. Did you know that in 2013, there were 4,062 boating accidents reported to the National Guard? Of those accidents, 2,620 involved injuries and 560 involved fatalities. The top 3 contributing factors of these accidents were operator inattention, operator… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 28, 2014
You’ve just been in a car accident. What do you do? How do you handle the situation? These are just some of the questions people are confronted with after being in a motor vehicle accident. Here are some tips to consider if you find yourself involved in a car accident: 1. Stay at the Scene–… read more
Posted in Motorcycle collision,Uncategorized on May 19, 2014
Motorcycles have recently become a more popular form of transportation and since May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, the Manchin Injury Law Group would like to remind motorcyclists to be aware of their surroundings and other vehicles in order to prevent a possibly fatal collision. Cyclists are more vulnerable to collisions than regular vehicles. While… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on May 7, 2014
As the natural gas industry in West Virginia continues to increase, so to do deaths on the job according to new federal government data. According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13 West Virginia oil and gas workers died between 2008 and 2012, which is more than double the previous… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on May 1, 2014
“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men” Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President, United States Early Voting for the 2014 primary election has begun for registered Marion County voters, as well as voters… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on April 29, 2014
Each season comes with its own set of driving hazards. While winter weather conditions are the most frequently addressed, spring also presents a number of safety hazards that could prevent you from arriving at your destination safely or could cause a collision on the roadway. Some of the most common dangers of spring driving include… read more
Posted in Distracted driving,Uncategorized on April 8, 2014
April is distracted driving awareness month. Did you know that the term “distracted driving” was the 2009 word of the year according to Webster’s Dictionary? Although that was several years ago, distracted driving in West Virginia continues to be a problem on our highways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Drivers who… read more
