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...
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Creditor harassment – What are my rights as a debtor?
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,...
Can your prescription medicine cause nerve damage?
You went to the doctor looking for answers to your health concerns. If your doctor diagnosed you with a urinary tract or respiratory infection, they may have prescribed you a fluoroquinolone to treat it. Doctors have prescribed fluoroquinolones to treat bacterial...
Roundup trial delayed for possible settlement talks
A fourth trial scheduled over the herbicide Roundup has been postponed until next year after a St. Louis judge granted a delay requested by both parties in the lawsuit. That could indicate both sides are negotiating a settlement.In this latest case, more than 18,000...
What you can do to manage mounting medical debt
When you have outstanding medical debt and little hope of paying it off in the near future, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated. How do you settle your debt? What can you do? If you are feeling shame and guilt by your inability to pay your medical debt, it’s...
Ford recalls some of their best-selling models
There are few companies that are more of a household name than Ford. If you don’t have a Ford at home, chances are you know someone who does or had one as a rental vehicle. As a result, a recall from the automaker can impact hundreds of thousands of people.A...
When a car turns into a West Virginia lemon
If you think the car you bought is turning out to be a lemon, you have reason to hope West Virginia’s “lemon law” will be on your side. Our state’s law protecting you from defective cars is ranked a respectable 14th on a list of lemon laws from...
Some common antibiotics can have life-altering side effects
When you are sick with a bacterial infection, you probably take the antibiotic prescribed by your doctor to eliminate the infection. You have probably taken antibiotics numerous times throughout your life, so you trust that your prescription will do its job, allowing...
Eight-year-old loses his hand due to recalled fireworks
In Indiana, a boy recently lost his hand when he and another boy (12-years-old) found a broken Talon rocket firework. The two lit the firework and were injured by the explosion.Nearly 25,000 fireworks have since been recalled for being overloaded with pyrotechnics....
What to do after an accident with a commercial vehicle
Car accidents can be traumatic, especially when one gets in an accident with a commercial vehicle. After an accident occurs, it is essential to know how to proceed.According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were nearly 5,000 large truck...
