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Can I Sue Equipment Manufacturers for West Virginia Workplace Injuries?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following a severe workplace accident blur together the rush of emergency responders, the blinding lights of a trauma center, and the immediate, overwhelming panic about your physical and financial future. For workers in West Virginia’s heavy industries, an equipment failure on the job site often results in catastrophic harm that changes the trajectory […]
PFAS Contamination Litigation: What to Know About the AFFF Firefighting Foam MDL and Ongoing Settlements
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.For decades, West Virginia has been ground zero for the “forever chemical” crisis. While the world learned about C8 and PFAS through movies like Dark Waters and the visible scarring of the Ohio River Valley, our communities have lived it. From the industrial corridors of the Kanawha Valley to the runways of Yeager Airport and […]
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 […]
Privacy of Children Online: COPPA Violations in Gaming Apps
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.It happens every evening in living rooms from Kanawha City to the quiet neighborhoods of Teays Valley. A parent finishes dinner, cleans up the kitchen, and hands a tablet to their child to buy a few minutes of peace. The child opens a colorful, seemingly harmless game, maybe a puzzle app or a popular battle […]
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 […]
What Should Wayne County Residents Know About the Twelvepole Creek Water Contamination?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Imagine turning on your kitchen faucet and smelling diesel fuel. For residents of the Town of Wayne and surrounding areas in Wayne County, West Virginia, that nightmare became reality in mid-January 2026. Vandalism at Appalachian Power’s East Lynn substation released approximately 4,900 gallons of transformer oil into the waterways feeding Twelvepole Creek, the same creek […]
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 […]
Have You Been Affected by the Recent Water Contamination in Wayne County?
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Recently, Appalachian Power Company’s East Lynn substation was vandalized, causing approximately 4,900 gallons of transformer oil to flow into the Right Fork of Camp Creek, Camp Creek, and Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. The leak contaminated the Town of Wayne’s water supply, leaving roughly 2,400 households without safe water for over three weeks. […]
Medicare Equipment Scams: When Free Catheters Cost Your Identity
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.It often starts with a phone call you did not expect or a package you did not order. You open the box to find medical supplies—urinary catheters, back braces, or glucose monitors—that you never requested and likely do not need. The caller might have sounded friendly, claiming to be from “Medicare” or a “medical supply […]
Inside the Johnson & Johnson Talc MDL: 67,000 Lawsuits and What Comes Next for Plaintiffs
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.For decades, the familiar white bottle of baby powder was a staple in bathrooms across West Virginia and the entire country. It was a symbol of cleanliness, care, and daily routine. Families used it on infants, and many women made it a part of their personal hygiene regimen for years, trusting the brand name on […]