CHARLESTON PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Spinal cord injuries can lead to emergencies
Spinal cord injuries can come from a host of accidents. Whether you suffered your injury in a car wreck or an on-the-job incident, you’ll have to be acutely aware of what’s going on with your body after the accident. There are some specific signs that something is...
Why failure to diagnose cancer quickly could be medical malpractice
Cancer is one of the leading causes of illness-related death in the United States. With many forms of cancer, the earlier someone receives a diagnosis, the better their chances are of going into remission and eventually becoming cancer-free. Unfortunately, especially...
Why medical care is essential after an accident
No matter how slight you believe your injury to be, getting checked out by a physician after an accident is essential. Some potentially serious medical problems may not be obvious immediately but may become larger issues if you are not aware of them. Some injuries, no...
Employers can have direct responsibility for certain accidents
Most of the time, workplace accidents are the result of multiple factors that no one person has control over. One employee may have come to work with a headache, which means they can't focus. Then another employee makes a mistake while driving a hi-lo, and the...
Can you face sexual harassment from someone of the same sex?
People make a lot of questionable assumptions when it comes to sexual harassment, and the idea that only women are subject to sexual harassment or that the parties involved must be of opposite genders are common mistakes. Anyone can face sexual harassment, and they...
How improper well maintenance contributes to oil and gas injuries
Oil and gas wells are large and dangerous pieces of machinery. Corporations often lease land owned by private individuals and then construct a well there or move an existing pumpjack onto the property. Unfortunately, it is possible for the company managing that space...
What are the 3 types of distraction drivers face?
Distracted driving can easily cause wrecks that result in injuries or death. Any accident that’s caused by a driver who was distracted is one that could have been prevented, but some drivers think that they can multitask. That assumption is what makes distracted...
Tips for safe driving in a construction zone
Have you heard that saying that the first real sign of spring is when the traffic cones start blooming alongside the road? In West Virginia, road construction starts the moment that the winter weather starts to clear and usually continues until the snow starts falling...
Was your firing a form of wrongful termination?
Losing your job can feel like the end of the world when it first happens. Especially if your termination was sudden and unexpected, you may feel as though a part of your identity has suddenly disappeared. When you lose your job, it is natural to feel angry and...
Discrimination can be devastating, but you deserve to be heard
Employment discrimination can leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. You may feel angry or resentful. You could be upset or anxious. Whatever you feel, it’s important that you are able to get the support you need to move past the situation. On the legal end of...
