You’re probably familiar with the steps you should take after an auto accident occurs. Get to a safe location off the road, call the police and an ambulance, document the scene as well as your injuries, and get the contact information of anyone else involved, including witnesses. These steps can help you build a case…
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Asbestos-related illnesses, including mesothelioma, develop in the lungs or abdomen as a result of exposure to asbestos. Although symptoms may not develop for years, this exposure can cause serious, deadly diseases and cancers. If you or a loved one is suffering from illnesses caused by asbestos exposure, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, filing a…
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West Virginia can be a dangerous place for motorists. A recent study looked at population and motor vehicle fatality data in 2018 and placed West Virginia in the top ten states for dangerous roads. In West Virginia, there were 16.34 traffic fatalities for every 100,000 people in 2018. The national average was around 12 fatalities…
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In 2016, motorcyclist deaths made up nearly 11 percent of the total motor vehicle deaths in West Virginia. Being involved in a motorcycle accident is terrifying and overwhelming. While in shock, it can be difficult to remember the steps you need to take immediately after the accident. You need to protect yourself and your rights.…
Read article Asbestos was used in the United States in a multitude of products for decades. While we’ve offered West Virginian’s our help filing claims on their behalf, we would like to take a moment and explain why asbestos is so dangerous. In this post, we cover almost everything about asbestos from where it comes from and…
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that thousands of people in the United States die in truck accidents every year, and tens of thousands more are injured. In 2017 in West Virginia alone, 47 large trucks and 351 other vehicles were involved in fatal large-truck collisions. These numbers do not account…
Read article Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals, which have been mined and used as a building material for more than 4,000 years. The ancients recognized several desirable properties, especially resistance to fire, but also recorded serious and fatal health effects among miners who suffered heavy exposure. Large scale mining of asbestos began…
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Naturally Occurring Gas Causes Lung Cancer Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is more prevalent in some areas of the country than in others. It’s present in the soil and is more common in West Virginia than other places due to the unique geology here. The danger with radon is that it can seep…
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EPA, Manufacturer At Odds With State Courts Over the years, countless people in West Virginia and across the United States have sprayed Roundup on their lawns and gardens to rid them of weeds. While the popular herbicide has long been known as an effective weed killer, it’s recently become the subject of lawsuits for its…
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Unfortunately, West Virginia ranks as the eighth most dangerous state for drivers, according to a study conducted by Esurance, an auto insurer. The state’s mountainous terrain and winding rural roads present serious challenges for drivers. At the same time, vehicle and pedestrian traffic in Charleston, Huntington and other cities increase the chances of a collision occurring at…
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