There are many reasons why residents of West Virginia witness motor vehicle accidents involving trucks on the roads. One of the most common causes is drowsy driving. Drowsy driving occurs when a driver does not get enough sleep and his or her ability to operate a...
Advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques have revolutionized the fossil fuel industry, and they have prompted dozens of companies to set up operations in states with large reserves of natural gas like West Virginia. Community leaders...
Creditors might become aggressive when seeking to collect on past-due balances. Laws may restrict the behaviors of debtors, but that doesn't mean they cannot take legal steps to recover any money owed. Once patience expires, a creditor might file a civil suit in a...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1977, protects consumers in West Virginia and around the country against abuse from bill collectors. The law allows debt collectors to contact consumers by telephone, mail,...
Every night, countless people strap on a mask connected to a CPAP machine that provides continuous airflow. Whether they suffer from sleep disorders that include apnea, breathing issues, respiratory emergencies, or other afflictions, their reliance on the devices...
Over the past year, demand for used vehicles has soared. So, in many cases, have prices. In this environment, drivers in West Virginia should be even more careful than normal when looking for a pre-owned car. It's important to vet a vehicle before committing to a...
When West Virginia residents purchase new or pre-owned vehicles with warranties, they expect that they will work. Unfortunately, however, even some new vehicles have ongoing mechanical problems despite repeated attempts to repair them. When a vehicle under warranty...
There are times when a product is made but it is not actually safe, either from design or a number of other reasons. When this happens, people can get hurt. Products are supposed to be safe to use, and if for a particular reason one isn't, there are times when a...
Accidents can happen at any time, and depending on the circumstances, they may not be anyone's fault. However, some of these incidents would not have occurred if it weren't for the carelessness of a party who should have been responsible. Unfortunately, innocent...
Blood clots that travel to the lungs can cause pulmonary embolism, which occurs from blockage in the lung arteries. Some patients in West Virginia and other states have an IVC filter inserted into the inferior vena cava of the abdomen to prevent this issue. Though a...
