On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Feb 11, 2020 | Firm News
When you awaken in the morning, you assume you will reach the end of your day without having a medical emergency. Still, if you regularly drive on West Virginia’s occasionally treacherous roadways, you may eventually find yourself in the middle of a catastrophic motor...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Feb 5, 2020 | Firm News
When you buy a product, you expect it to meet specific standards. However, sometimes the manufacturer and other sellers may give customers products that do not meet quality standards. If you receive substandard goods from a seller, there is a course of action you may...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Jan 27, 2020 | Firm News
You probably would not think that most of products that you purchase in Weirton could harm you, yet the importance placed on product recalls certain suggests that they can. This is particularly true for products that are designed to be consumed, as their defects can...
On behalf of Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP | Jan 24, 2020 | Firm News
Those in Weirton who have family members or friends who suffer traumatic brain injuries typically all have the same question: what will the victim’s long-term prognosis be? Unfortunately, answering that question with certainty may be impossible. None of the over 2.87...
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...
