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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…

People pursuing a personal injury claim in West Virginia may be unfamiliar with the timeline that begins with a lawsuit and ends with compensation. Here is what you can expect after filing a personal injury claim in West Virginia, from the first steps to the last court date. Medical Care. If you are injured, see…

There are few illnesses more physically disabling and unpleasant than food poisoning. If you have what you think is food poisoning, the symptoms usually subside in a few days. To avoid dehydration, your best course of action is to drink a tablespoon of water after your stomach has settled for a bit. If you keep…

We trust our physicians to know what’s best for our bodies. When they prescribe medicine, we take it on faith that it will make us better and not worse. If a drug you have been prescribed has been recalled, don’t panic or become unduly alarmed. Sometimes companies issue recalls because of the likelihood of an…

Motorcycle riding is exhilarating and fun, but due to the nature of the ride, it is inherently more risky than other types of commuting. In fact, according to federal government statistics, there are 35 more deaths per mile traveled for motorcycle accidents than car accidents. Though that’s an alarming amount, it’s even more disturbing to…

Those who suffer injuries because of another party’s negligence may struggle to pay medical bills, or they may attempt to return to work before they are ready due to financial constraints. For people in this situation, a personal injury case may compensate them for what they’ve lost as a result of an accident. Determining the…

Physicians and health care facilities are not the only health care parties that bear responsibility in patient injury cases. When nurses fail to provide a reasonable level of care to patients, they may also face legal consequences. Nurses owe patients a certain duty of care. While their responsibility does not equal the standard of care…