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Tylenol & Acetaminophen Autism MDL: Where the Litigation Stands In 2026
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following a child’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder often bring a flood of questions for parents. Families retrace their steps, seeking answers about what might have contributed to their child’s neurodevelopmental condition. Over the last several years, thousands of families across West Virginia and the nation have directed those questions […]
Auto Insurance Bad Faith in West Virginia: When Your Own Insurer Becomes the Defendant
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following a severe collision on Interstate 64 or a rural road in Berkeley County bring immediate physical distress and overwhelming uncertainty. West Virginia drivers dutifully pay their auto insurance premiums month after month, trusting their carrier will provide financial protection when disaster strikes. Finding out your own insurance company is actively working against […]
Does a Software Update Count as a Repair Attempt Under West Virginia’s Lemon Law?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Your backup camera goes black. You call the dealership, and a service advisor tells you a fix is coming in the next software release — no appointment necessary, it will download overnight. Four months and three updates later, the camera still cuts out. Here is the problem. West Virginia’s lemon law counts repair attempts and […]
What Is West Virginia’s Modified Comparative Fault Rule? 50% Bar Explained
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments after an accident blur together: sirens approaching, hospital lights, insurance calls, and that nagging question of who is actually to blame. Many injured people in the Kanawha Valley and across the state hesitate to seek financial recovery because they believe their own minor mistakes behind the wheel or on a property erase their […]
Historic Jury Verdicts Against Meta: What the $375 Million New Mexico Win Means for West Virginia Families
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The late-night glow of a phone screen has become a familiar sight in homes across the Kanawha Valley and throughout West Virginia. A teenager locked in her room for hours, scrolling through Instagram. A middle schooler in Huntington stopped eating lunch because of comments on a post. A high school student in Morgantown whose anxiety […]
The Insurance Adjuster’s Playbook: Tactics Used Against West Virginia Vehicle Accident Victims
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The flashing lights fade, the tow truck pulls away, and the immediate shock of the collision begins to wear off. You might find yourself sitting in an emergency room at CAMC in Charleston or perhaps Cabell Huntington Hospital, trying to process the sudden chaos. The absolute last thing on your mind during these painful hours […]
Proton‑Pump Inhibitor Litigation Nears Resolution: What PPI Users Should Know About Ongoing Lawsuits
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments after an unexpected medical diagnosis blur together the sterile lights of the nephrologist’s office, the urgent discussions about dialysis ports, the mounting stack of hospital bills, and that nagging, persistent question: “How did my kidneys fail when I have always been generally healthy?” For years, millions of people reached into their medicine cabinets […]
Load Shift Accidents: The Overlooked Cause of Many West Virginia Trucking Incidents
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.For many drivers traveling along the steep, winding grades of I-64 near the Sandstone Mountain or navigating the heavy industrial traffic surrounding the Kanawha Valley, a tractor-trailer is a constant presence. These massive vehicles are the lifeblood of our state’s economy, moving goods from the shipping hubs of the Mid-Ohio Valley to the mountainous reaches […]
Early Warning Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury After a West Virginia Car Accident
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following a collision on a West Virginia roadway are often a blur of adrenaline, confusion, and shock. Whether you were traveling along the I-64 corridor through Charleston or navigating the winding routes of Kanawha County, the immediate priority is usually visible trauma. However, some of the most devastating injuries sustained in motor vehicle […]
C.R. Bard Hernia Mesh Litigation: What Victims Should Know About the Latest Verdicts and Settlements
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.For many West Virginians, a hernia repair was intended to be a routine procedure to restore quality of life and physical comfort. Whether the surgery occurred at a major regional facility like the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) or a local clinic in the Kanawha Valley, the expectation was a permanent solution. Unfortunately, for thousands […]