On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Jan 6, 2020 | Firm News
Any way in which a vehicle is struck poses threats to the well-being of those riding inside, whether a car is struck from behind by a much larger vehicle or a car veers off of the road and hits a tree. However, Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Dec 18, 2019 | Firm News
Whether shopping for your own children or buying gifts for other little ones in your life such as nieces, nephews and grandchildren, paying attention to safety labels helps keep kids safe. Some products create hazards for very young children while others are generally...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Dec 12, 2019 | Firm News
Delivery is a stressful process on a mother and baby. When you give birth in West Virginia, there is the possibility that your baby will suffer an injury. A common issue is nerve damage, which usually occurs in the shoulder, arms and face. In newborns, there are four...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Dec 6, 2019 | Firm News
West Virginia residents who suspect medical malpractice must prepare to go through a possibly lengthy malpractice process. When you believe your doctor was the cause of your injury, you must have sufficient evidence to prove it. Medical malpractice cases must show...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Dec 2, 2019 | Firm News
There is no mistaking that seat belts save lives. However, due to their design as active restraints and the force often involved in auto collisions in West Virginia and elsewhere, they may also cause drivers and passengers serious injuries or death. The collective...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Nov 16, 2019 | Firm News
Although you can get behind the wheel drowsy at any point, many drivers in West Virginia and elsewhere are facing additional risks as they prepare to travel for the holidays. If you are planning to take a road trip out of town for Thanksgiving or Christmas, you may...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Nov 1, 2019 | Firm News
In West Virginia, and in many other states throughout the nation, it is illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel. This means if you talk, text and/or take selfies, you run the risk the law enforcement will pull you over and issue you a...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Oct 29, 2019 | Firm News
For some people, sleep disorders prevent them from getting the right amount of sleep and turn their lives upside down. However, others may struggle with sleep-related issues even if they do not appear to have any sleeping disorder. For example, those who suffer from...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Oct 17, 2019 | Firm News
When you visit your West Virginia doctor, you expect that the doctor will take care of you. When you leave the office with a diagnosis and prescription, you have to take your doctor at his or her word. What happens when the medicine does not help? Worse, what happens...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Sep 16, 2019 | Firm News
Unfortunately, not all drivers in West Virginia are as focused as they should be, which means you may find yourself staring straight inside the windshield or directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle in the wrong lane. Driver’s Prep offers guidelines on how to...
