Truck accidents are some of the most devastating vehicle accidents that can occur in West Virginia, and their court cases or compensation claims are even more complicated. However, there are sensible measures you can take to avoid risking other people's lives and...
The consequences of reckless driving
Reckless driving remains a broad term to describe a range of illegal and dangerous behaviors on the road. While many West Virginia commuters recognize that reckless driving often causes otherwise avoidable accidents, unsafe behaviors continue on the roads. Persons...
How to file a wrongful death lawsuit in West Virginia
The unexpected death of a loved one would be the most painful experience imaginable, especially if it occurred due to the negligence or recklessness of another person. While nothing can truly bring them back or even make up for their presence, filing a wrongful death...
When is a product considered defective?
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...
Understanding negligence under West Virginia law
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...
Why people in West Virginia are taking action against Zantac
The FDA has ordered a massive recall of the prescription drug Zantac after learning that the drug contains potentially cancer-causing agents. In January 2020, the FDA learned that Zantac contained NDMA, which is known to cause various forms of cancer. Several months...
Top 3 truck accident causes
In West Virginia and across the U.S., there are many accidents each year involving large trucks. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put together a Large Truck Crash Causation Study, or LTCCS. The results of the LTCCS indicate that in 44% of...
Tire blowouts can result in serious truck accidents
Many West Virginia drivers have been taught that driving next to semi trucks can be extremely dangerous. In addition to truck drivers not being able to see other motorists, sudden tire blow outs can result in serious or even deadly truck accidents. In fact, one such...
3 types of medical device defects
Patients in West Virginia and across the U.S. benefit from medical devices, but the safety of these devices is not always guaranteed. There can be defects, and these fall under one of three categories: design, manufacturing, and marketing. First of all, medical...
FMCSA to relax hours-of-service rules for truck drivers
Truckers in West Virginia and across the U.S. have to follow complex rules regarding their "hours of service," which include rules on breaks that must be taken during every shift. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation agency...