Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on August 16, 2016
A car accident that occurred Sunday, August 7, 2016, in Fairmont, West Virginia, sent two people to the hospital. The wreck occurred around 5:20pm on Warren Road. In addition to Fairmont City Police, the Fairmont Fire Department also responded to the scene. The Fairmont Fire Department had to cut the roof off one of the… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on June 29, 2016
Annually, millions of drivers and passengers across the U.S. are injured and killed in motor vehicle accidents. With June being officially named National Safety Month, this month provides a great opportunity to discuss and raise awareness about some of the top dangers that drivers in the Fairmont area may face while driving on area roads… read more
Posted in Credit Harassment,Uncategorized on June 28, 2016
Any person contacting you claiming that you owe money on a debt is required by law to give you certain information about the debt owed. A debt collector must tell you the name of the creditor (the person/entity who is owed money), the amount of money owed to the creditor, and how you can dispute… read more
Posted in Credit Harassment,Uncategorized on June 7, 2016
Sometimes people get behind on a bill or can’t pay a debt. With the recent economic decline, this is truer than ever. When you get behind on a payment, you may be contacted by a debt collector to pursue what you owe. Unfortunately, not every debt collector follows the law and simply because you owe… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on June 2, 2016
On May 4, 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expanded the Takata (manufacturer of airbag and airbag components in many vehicles on the road today) recalls. This expansion is projected to potentially affect almost one out of every four cars on the road today according to a June 1, 2016, report from the… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 26, 2016
Car crashes are the leading cause of death among people ages 16 to 20, with nearly 2,500 teens killed a year due to car wrecks. One study based on a national survey of teens between 13 and 19 concluded that about 40% of teenagers polled said they had been in cars where the driver is… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 23, 2016
Most people refer to a car crash as an “accident.” However, the term “accident” trivializes the significant danger a car crash creates. Such a saying also implies no one is responsible for a collision, which is usually not the case. In most car crashes, someone was not driving with the attention and care required of all drivers –… read more
Posted in Motorcycle collision,Uncategorized on May 5, 2016
Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as any other driver on the road. However, because motorcyclists can be more difficult to see, it is important to take precautions to look out for motorcycles when driving. This is particularly important as motorcycles are less visible and less stable than cars, so when an accident happens,… read more
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Uncategorized on May 4, 2016
A recent study published in the BMJ indicates that medical errors in hospitals and from other health care facilities are very common and may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the study, 251,000, lives every year are cut short due to medical errors. This is higher than respiratory… read more
Posted in Motorcycle collision,Uncategorized on May 3, 2016
May is motorcycle safety awareness month, and rightly so. As the dreariness and cold of winter come to an end and spring brings warmer weather and longer days, more people are hitting the roads on their motorcycles. Motorcycles are an enjoyable hobby for many people in West Virginia and safety must always be a top… read more
