Posted in blog,Uncategorized on June 19, 2017
When your loved one died after a routine surgery, prolonged hospital stay or medical procedure, the death certificate probably did not include doctor error as a contributing cause of death. Nevertheless, with over 250,000 deaths due to physician’s mistakes across the country, medical error ranks unofficially as the third leading cause of death in the… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on June 2, 2017
Memorial Day weekend has come and gone and many graduation ceremonies for high school and college students are wrapping up throughout West Virginia. In the coming days, most school children will experience the joy that is the last day of school for the year and will begin what is, hopefully, a safe and enjoyable summer… read more
Posted in Motorcycle collision,Uncategorized on March 30, 2017
Motorcycles have been surging in popularity for the last decade. The number of registered motorbikes in the United States, including traditional bikes, 3-wheelers, pocket bikes, mopeds and scooters, has climbed by around two million units since 2006. There are now approximately 8.5 million registered motorcycles across the country. Fairmont, West Virginia is a particularly fine… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on January 17, 2017
A car accident on I-79 near mile larker 139 in Marion County, West Virginia, sent six people including a Marion County deputy, to local hospitals. The collision occurred on Monday around 8:45 p.m. According to news reports and a press release from the West Virginia State Police, authorities had responded to a tractor trailer fire… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on January 16, 2017
A Lewis County, West Virginia, man has died following an incident at a Tyler County, West Virginia, natural gas drilling site. The incident which occurred last Thursday took place at a U.S. Well Services Site in Tyler County. Various news agencies are reporting that the incident occurred when the individual was pinned between a truck… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workers Compensation on December 23, 2016
If you have been involved in a work-related accident that resulted in your needing medical attention for injuries, you may wonder how you will pay for the medical expenses and other financial difficulties resulting from the incident. In many cases, workers’ compensation can help you fill the financial gaps created by such a scenario. However,… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on October 20, 2016
Fairmont, WV — On Saturday, October 15, 2016, the Marion County Family Resource Network held its annual community baby shower for expecting mothers. The young mothers heard speakers on various topics ranging from car seat safety to nutritional guides for newborn babies. “The Community Baby shower was a very successful event,” stated Frank Jarman, executive… read more
Posted in Traumatic Brain Injuries,Uncategorized on October 19, 2016
In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about sports-related traumatic brain injuries and the dangers these types of injuries pose to the athletes-especially those who are young and whose brains are still developing. TBIs can also result from being involved in car, workplace and slip-and-fall accidents. Consider the following alarming TBI statistics: 1.7… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on August 24, 2016
With public school starting in Marion County, West Virginia, today and with other local school districts already in session, there are a few things that drivers need to be aware of and take extra caution towards to ensure the safety of bus drivers and school children. While school buses are designed to be safer than… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on August 17, 2016
A multi-vehicle car accident that occurred in Monongalia County on August 9th, 2016, left one dead. The accident occurred on I-79 near mile marker 150 at around 4am. According to West Virginia State Police, a PAM tractor trailer and tow truck were pulled over onto the side of the interstate when a PPG tractor trailer… read more
