CHARLESTON PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Research: regular use of driver assistance tech can lead to distracted driving
When you walk into a Charleston new car dealership, you will be shown a wide variety of gleaming vehicles – most of which will be equipped with driver-assistance technology. According to new research from AAA, drivers who regularly use the assistance tech are “far...
Workplace discrimination takes many forms
Discrimination against employees or job seekers based on race, religion, gender, national origin and a host of other factors is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Many other...
What makes a termination wrongful?
Getting fired from a job can be enormously upsetting. Not only does it mean a person has to go through the process of finding another one, but it also means that until that happens, a person is without the pay, benefits and security of employment. Because termination...
Staying safe when sharing the road with heavy trucks
The next time you get on the road, take a second to notice all the massive semi-trucks that may be sharing the road with you. Chances are, you will notice them all around you, thanks to the number of oil, mining and gas companies located here in West Virginia. Because...
Kanawha miner’s hand crushed after machine controls installed backward
Brian Burgess was working his job in the mine like any other day, operating a roof bolter. Unfortunately for Burgess, the controls were installed backward, and the machine crushed his hand. Burgess filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer claiming several things,...
AI may help with identifying dangerous products early on
Goods in West Virginia and elsewhere may unfortunately have defects that can cause consumers serious injuries. Fortunately, though, technology may make it easier to spot issues with products in the future. According to experts, artificial intelligence (AI) in...
Alleged surgical errors lead to multimillion-dollar lawsuit
A doctor in another state has been accused of botching a patient's operation. In light of the alleged surgical errors, the patient has decided to sue the doctor for about $3.9 million. Likewise, patients in West Virginia who are harmed due to a surgeon's negligence...
Nanoparticles may help spinal cord injury patients
Injury to the spine can unfortunately have a negative impact on a person's quality of life in West Virginia. However, a new university research study recently revealed that nanoparticle treatments may help to reduce the damage caused by a spinal cord injury. This may...
Auto defects in Subaru Legacy and Outback models spark recall
Motor vehicle owners in West Virginia may be affected by a recent recall of a handful of Subaru automobiles. Specifically, Subaru Outback vehicles from the 2019 model year are being recalled due to auto defects. Subaru's Legacy, the Outback's sedan cousin, is also...
Slip-and-fall accidents may lead to multimillion-dollar awards
A woman in another state recently received a nearly $2 million award after suffering injuries at a convenient store. The injuries stemmed from a slip-and-fall accident at the shop. Individuals in West Virginia who suffer injuries in slip-and-fall accidents can...
