Posted in Distracted driving,Uncategorized on November 20, 2013
Distracted driving. When those two words cross most people’s minds, an image of a young person behind the wheel, looking down and texting a friend comes to mind. For most of us, distracted driving is often associated with younger drivers and, for good reason. However, a recent survey highlighted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last week… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on November 18, 2013
For years in West Virginia, Plaintiffs were precluded from bringing premises liability actions if the danger that caused the injury was deemed “open and obvious.” Under the open and obvious common law doctrine, if a plaintiff is injured by a hazard on another’s land that was “open and obvious” such that it was or could… read more
Posted in Trucking accident,Uncategorized on November 15, 2013
News outlets are reporting that a Fairmont man has died as a result of injuries he sustained from a car wreck. On Wednesday, Ryan Gross, a 2012 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, was traveling on Interstate 79 when a semi-truck merged into his lane causing his car to hit the back of the tractor… read more
Posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2013
A recent survey of the nation’s top divorce attorneys concludes that there is an increase in the number of divorce cases among couples over 50 years of age. Overall, 61% of divorce attorneys surveyed say they have seen an increase in divorces from couples in the baby boom generation. Additionally, alimony was cited as the… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on November 8, 2013
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a new proposed rule from the Labor Department that, for the first time, would require large companies to make their worker illness and injury records public. The new proposal, affecting companies with more than 250 employees, would drastically change current work-place safety reporting practices. According to the Wall… read more
Posted in Dangerous Drugs,Uncategorized on November 7, 2013
Many antidepressants are classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI. There are multiple SSRI on the market including: · Zoloft · Celexa · Symbyax · Lexapro · Paxil · Prozac · Effexor According to some studies, SSRIs are linked to serious birth defects including persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn or PPHN. Facts about… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 30, 2013
Halloween is a fun time for kids throughout West Virginia. Kids get to dress up as something else and get gobs and gobs of candy! However, when travelling through neighborhoods and knocking on stranger’s doors, it is important to remember some things that will keep you safe so that you are able to have a… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on October 23, 2013
A man is dead and several others injured after an explosion occurred in Ritchie County Monday night. The explosion was reported to 911 just before 10:30 p.m. on East Myles Avenue in Pennsboro, West Virginia. Four fire departments responded to the scene to battle the blaze from the explosion which was under control by 3… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on October 21, 2013
Fog, sun glare, frost, and wet leaves are a few driving hazards that drivers will experience this fall. As leaves start to fall from trees, wet leaves on roadways can be very slick. Wet leaves can also make it difficult to see traffic lines and pavement markers. Drivers should slow down on leaf-covered roadways to… read more
Posted in Dangerous Drugs,Uncategorized on October 18, 2013
On July 6, 2012, Stryker voluntarily recalled its Rejuvenate Modular Hip System and its ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stem. These devices have been used since June 2008. The Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement device has been linked to an increased risk of metallosis. While the system is not a metal-on-metal hip device, it has metal-on-metal components,… read more
