West Virginia residents who own Honda vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2003 should not drive them until an authorized dealer has replaced the factory air bag sensors. On Feb. 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a “Do Not Drive” directive...
Product Liability
Even with modern televisions, tip-over injuries still occur
Have you ever heard of a television tip-over? It's exactly what it sounds like, a television falling over and crushing whatever is beneath it. Thousands of televisions tip over yearly in West Virginia and the rest of the United States, sometimes with disastrous...
Car seats in West Virginia might be very dangerous
A recent study found that car seats might not be as safe as we think they are. Researchers found that many car seats are ineffective in preventing injuries in the event of a crash, while others contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to our health. This is alarming...
Pharmaceutical drug liability
In May 2022, Teva and AbbVie’s Allergan unit reached a $161 million settlement in the state of West Virginia, including $27 million in Narcan, the overdose reversal drug. West Virginia claimed that the pharmaceutical companies exacerbated the opioid epidemic by...
Diabetes drug linked to birth defects in boys
West Virginia expectant parents expect their babies to come out healthy even when they’re taking certain vital prescription medication. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. A popular diabetes drug has been linked to birth defects in boys. What is the drug, and...
Air fryers recalled for fire/burn injury risk
Air fryers have become very popular over the past few years for many West Virginia residents who are focused on the healthy option of cooking without oil and still enjoying certain foods. Another benefit that many users may expect is actually a minimal chance for...
Increased product liability cases against PFAS manufacturers
Hundreds of consumers and their attorneys are filing massive lawsuits and winning against major corporations that sell dangerous products. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) have become the central point of several, well-known product liability cases. Attorneys in West...
The basics of manufacturing defect law
Manufacturing defects in West Virginia could lead to product liability lawsuits. Luckily, manufacturing defect laws are there to protect consumers from the effects of harmful products. If you're new to this topic, here's what you need to know. What is a manufacturing...
Are Costco snorkels dangerous?
Through the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a recall for snorkels carried by Costco has been issued. Huish Outdoors encourages residents of West Virginia to destroy any Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel product because it has a flaw that increases the risk of...
Are online retailers responsible for injuries from products sold?
If an online retailer sells a product from a third party that is defective and it ultimately injures you, is the online outlet liable for that injury? Amazon says no, but a court of appeals decision from earlier this year says yes. That means West Virginia residents...