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An estimated 1.3 million people encounter significant amounts of asbestos in the workplace every day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Manufacturers stopped using asbestos in the 1970s, but many older materials contain these harmful minerals that cause serious illness and death to thousands of people in the United States. Companies used…

When a federal hospital or other government establishment is responsible for your injuries, the process for filing a claim is different than in a typical personal injury case, but an experienced West Virginia injury lawyer can help just the same. There are numerous laws that you must obey when suing the government. One such law…

Patients have the right to expect certain standards of care from doctors, nurses, and hospital staff. The hospital itself should ensure patient safety and high-quality care through sanitary equipment, working machines, and seamless communication. An act of negligence or malpractice at any point during the patient experience can lead to worsened outcomes and lower quality…

Looking into the West Virginia settlement process and wondering how long it might take to receive a settlement offer from an insurance company or other party? You’re not alone. No two cases are the same, but there is a general timeline of events one can expect during settlement proceedings. For a more accurate representation of…

Military healthcare workers save thousands of lives every year. Soldiers rely on medics in veterans and military facilities to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Unfortunately, military physicians make mistakes just like civilian ones do. Medical negligence at military hospitals can severely injure and even kill active and non-active military members. If you or…

You’ve just been in a minor rear-end collision on your way to work. There is little to no property damage to either vehicle, and you and the other driver mutually agree not to involve the police or your insurance companies. You continue on your way to work and still make it on time and start to…

In 2014, there were a total of 3,744 fatal accidents involving large trucks in the United States. The state of West Virginia accounted for 25 of these accidents. That is at least 25 fatalities that drivers may have avoided with proper attention to the roadway. The majority of truck accidents come from negligence – truck…

As a patient, you trust your doctor to listen carefully to your health complaints, make a proper and timely diagnosis, and prescribe appropriate treatment. It is every doctor’s duty to abide by the accepted standards of care in the medical industry at all times. Any breach of this duty, resulting in harm to a patient,…

Operating a vehicle in West Virginia comes with certain automobile insurance requirements. Failure to purchase the minimum required insurance can lead to fines and citations for neglect to obey the state’s laws. Knowing what insurance you need and what optional coverage is available can help you operate within the law while on the roads in…

One of the very first questions that should enter your mind after a car accident is, “Who is at fault?” Determining fault in a car accident case is necessary to decide whose insurance company will cover damages, whose premium might increase, and who may be a defendant in a personal injury claim. Proving fault comes…