Tonsil cancer, which falls under the category of head and neck cancers, is becoming increasingly common. The tonsils, which protect the body from bacteria and viruses that enter the mouth, are more likely to develop cancer if a person suffers from a human...
Every year, thousands of products in West Virginia and throughout the country are recalled due to safety concerns. Under U.S. product liability law, a manufacturer or anyone involved in selling the product to the consumer is liable for injuries caused by the product....
Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia caused by the development of protein deposits known as Lewy bodies in the nerve cells of the brain. In West Virginia and across the U.S., an estimated 1.4 million people have LBD, but the actual number is likely higher because...
It seems that in recent years, the practice of medicine has become less and less personal. While patients once enjoyed routine and adequately long visits with their primary care physician, these visits have increasingly become shorter and more cursory in nature. In...
Car crash statistics show West Virginia’s roads are less dangerous now than they were just 15 years ago. Still, far too many people who get behind the wheel end up suffering life-changing injuries as a result of a wreck. In 2015, 1,267 people suffered serious injuries...
If you happen to come across any trucking industry publications online, you will likely see articles lamenting the high costs of truck accident litigation – Specifically, high-dollar jury awards. There is even a term coined to describe jury awards over $10 million:...
No one ever plans to get into a car accident. The shock of even a minor collision can rattle a driver of any experience level. However, as difficult as it is to keep a clear head and gather information for your insurance claim after a crash, you must follow the...
Many cases of medical malpractice revolve around complex medical issues. As such, juries may need the help of expert medical witnesses to explain the issues and to help understand how the doctor or hospital was at fault. But there are also cases where a physician’s...
We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday weekend. For most people in West Virginia, that means a three-day weekend filled with fun (and socially distanced) activities with family and friends. And for many, summer celebrations are incomplete without...
When you buy a product, you probably take safety for granted. Most of us assume that the products we buy have been thoroughly tested and have passed safety inspection. Unfortunately, the fact that a product is on the market is not a guarantee that it is safe. Things...
