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Water parks are incredibly fun places – but they can be nearly as dangerous. A variety of personal injuries can occur on these grounds, from slips and falls to falls from height, food poisoning, broken bones, and drowning. Is the park liable in these situations? It ultimately depends on what steps were taken to keep…

The items we keep to clean our homes may be more dangerous than we realize. In fact, most households use substances that contain things like formaldehyde, dangerous acids, and petroleum distillates, which can cause serious damage if improperly applied. Do you have these popular items that may cause chemical burns on your property? And do…

Stress is a part of life – especially in a day and age where we’re never really away from our jobs. Many people literally take work home with them, and it’s difficult to ever find a chance to relax and unwind. As a result, many workers start to break down mentally, physically, and socially. You…

After an on-the-job injury, you need to protect your rights. Workers’ compensation laws exist for this reason. Your company should have already informed you about the resources at your disposal, but for help filing a claim, you may reach out to your human resources department. You may also contact the Offices of the Insurance Commissioner…

Not all states require vehicle safety inspections, but West Virginia requires drivers to undergo safety inspections for most vehicles every 12 months. Safety inspections look at the condition of your vehicle’s glass, tires, mirrors, lights, and other elements to ensure your vehicle is fit for the road. If you fail a safety inspection or miss…

Product liability lawsuits are often rather straightforward – due to strict liability laws, an injured person can sue a manufacturer for a defective product without proving the manufacturer was negligent. It is enough for the victim and his or her West Virginia products liability lawyer to prove the defective product caused the injury for courts…

When we check into a hospital, we expect nurses and doctors to address our health care needs carefully and professionally. We do not expect to leave in worse condition than we arrived in. Unfortunately, medical mistakes happen every day – ranging from adverse medication reactions to deadly surgical errors. When a health care practitioner negligently…

Embarking on a cruise is an exciting time. You expect to escape from the humdrum of daily life and explore new shores with your loved ones or as a solitary adventure. You probably do not expect to suffer an injury. However, accidents happen – even on vacation. If you sustain an injury on a cruise…

Nobody wants to accept the possibility that his or her elderly loved one may be a victim of nursing home abuse. We trust nursing homes to take care of our loved ones’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being in ways we cannot. When nursing home employees take advantage of, use, and abuse residents, you can shed…

Bed bugs are a fear for anyone who travels – and with good reason. These tiny bugs are painful, and they can be extremely difficult and expensive to get rid of once they have infested an area. If bed bugs hitchhiked onto your clothing or your luggage from a hotel room, you may be feeling…