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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The size and weight of trucks mean that there can be serious danger for a smaller vehicle involved in an accident with them. Some truck accidents are caused by the actions of passenger vehicles, so people in Virginia will want to know how to ensure that they drive...

You were hit by a drowsy driver in Charleston, West Virginia, in which case you may be able able to file a claim against him or her. In fact, you may be considered fortunate in at least one regard because most drowsy drivers who cause a crash are not detected and,...

Studies have shown the effect that caffeine can have on drivers, but only recently has a study been conducted that explores the actual caffeine-consuming habits of drivers, in particular truck drivers. Truckers in West Virginia should know that the study focused on...