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Does West Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Law Apply If You Weren’t Physically Injured?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Elaine Neidig paid $1,626 for three mammograms at a Virginia hospital. Nobody missed a tumor. She never claimed a doctor hurt her, and she never asked for a dollar of compensation for pain or anxiety. She asked for her money back, on the theory that the hospital had sold her a screening it could not […]
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 […]
Negative Option Billing: The Auto-Renewal Trap Costing Billions
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.You open your monthly bank statement and notice a peculiar charge. It might be $9.99 for a streaming service you tested out months ago or $39.99 for a monthly supply of cosmetic samples you assumed was a one-time purchase. For many families in the Kanawha Valley, these unauthorized withdrawals drain bank accounts silently. When consumers […]
AFFF Firefighter Cancer Lawsuits: A Guide for West Virginia Fire Departments
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The wail of a siren piercing the night is a sound every resident in the Kanawha Valley knows well. When industrial fires ignite or chemical spills occur on our interstates, local first responders do not hesitate to act. For decades, the standard protocol for extinguishing high-hazard, class B fuel fires involved deploying a specific type […]
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 […]
DNA Testing Scams: Is Your Genetic Data for Sale?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.For many residents across West Virginia, from the quiet neighborhoods of Kanawha City to the busy streets of Downtown Charleston, medical innovation often feels like a beacon of hope. We trust that new technologies, especially genetic testing, will provide clarity about our health risks and help us plan for the future. Families in the East […]
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 […]
Free Trial Fraud: When ‘Cancel Anytime’ Means ‘Sue Us’ Instead
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.It happens to almost everyone who navigates the modern digital economy. You see an advertisement for a premium streaming service, a new health supplement, or a fitness application offering a 30-day free trial. The signup page features a prominent, brightly colored button promising that you can “cancel anytime” with zero obligations. You enter your credit […]