Posted in Medical Malpractice,Uncategorized on April 1, 2014
Medication is something that needs to be prescribed properly as well as consumed properly. Roughly 7 million people misuse or abuse prescription drugs each month. This includes pain relievers, tranquilizers, sedatives and stimulants. Misuse of medication can occur anywhere with anyone including at home, in a nursing home, and on the streets. Nearly 60% of… read more
Posted in Car collision,Uncategorized on March 26, 2014
At about 8:45 a.m. this morning, a complete whiteout occurred in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on Interstate 81. The heavy snow and wind led to three multiple car collisions and at least two confirmed fatalities. At mile marker 21, a seven vehicle crash lead to five to seven people being air lifted to surrounding hospitals. The… read more
Posted in Injuries,Uncategorized on March 19, 2014
Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on March 13, 2014
Elderly abuse and negligence can happen anywhere, whether an elderly person is living at home, with relatives, or in a nursing home. Abuse and neglect can take different forms including: intimidation, threats, neglect, and financial chicanery. Elders become frail and are less able to stand up for themselves. More than 500,000 cases of elderly abuse… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on March 5, 2014
Dogs can be loving animals that bring joy to many people, however under the right circumstances, a dog can become aggressive and attack a person, or another dog. Dog bites can cause serious injuries to people and over 800,000 dog bite victims require medical help. Results of dog bites could leave deep muscle and tissue… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on March 4, 2014
A recent report published by the New York Times suggests that the risks of testosterone gels have been know for nearly 10 years by the manufacturers of the gels. If this is true, the manufacturers pushed the testosterone gel onto men despite the known risks associated with the gel. Manufacturers conducted a test with the… read more
Posted in Insurance law,Uncategorized on February 26, 2014
Anytime an insurance company wrongfully denies a claim, they are acting in bad faith. The insurance policy between the insurance company and the insured is considered a contract that requires the company to act in good faith. Insurance companies often try to deny a claim for any reason they can or underpay for a claim…. read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on February 25, 2014
The Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department in Harrison County, West Virginia, is being investigated to determine if the fire department is in compliance with state law. The investigation was requested by the family of the late Nutter Fort volunteer firefighter, Michael Garrett. Garrett was killed February 1, 2014, while responding to a communications tower collapse… read more
Posted in Divorce,Uncategorized on February 21, 2014
In order to be divorced in West Virginia, the couple must first establish the ground, or reasons, for the divorce. In order to decide on a ground, the couple must prove that ground. A spouse in the marriage only needs to prove one ground in order to have the divorce granted. The most common ground… read more
Posted in Insurance law,Uncategorized on February 18, 2014
After a house fire, homeowners often times make claims to their insurance company. When talking with the insurance company, be sure to record your claim number, your adjuster’s name, and the name of the person you spoke with. The insurance company will send an adjuster to your home to assess the damage of your home…. read more
