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Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Violations on I-68_ How Fatigue Causes Morgantown Truck Accidents

Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Violations on I-68: How Fatigue Causes Morgantown Truck Accidents

November 19, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The stretch of Interstate 68 that cuts through Morgantown is an economic artery, constantly flowing with commercial trucks hauling goods across West Virginia and beyond. For local drivers, sharing the road with these massive tractor-trailers is a daily necessity. Yet, it carries a significant and often invisible risk—the danger of a fatigued truck driver behind […]

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Medication Dosage Errors How Northern West Virginia Pharmacies and Hospitals Share Liability

Medication Dosage Errors: How Northern West Virginia Pharmacies and Hospitals Share Liability

November 19, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

We place an immense amount of faith in our medical system. When a doctor writes a prescription, we trust their diagnosis is correct. When we hand that prescription to a pharmacist in Morgantown, Wheeling, or anywhere in Northern West Virginia, we trust they will fill it with precision. When a nurse administers a drug in […]

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Delivery Driver Injuries in Martinsburg Third-Party Claims Beyond Workers' Compensation

Delivery Driver Injuries in Martinsburg: Third-Party Claims Beyond Workers’ Compensation

November 19, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The life of a delivery driver in Martinsburg is a constant hustle. Whether you are navigating the heavy commercial traffic near the Tabler Station Business Park, making drops in the quiet residential streets of Falling Waters, or covering long stretches of I-81, your vehicle is your office. The pressure is always on to be fast, […]

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Construction Site Falls in Wheeling: When Third Parties Beyond Your Employer Are Liable

November 19, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

Construction sites are the backbone of progress in Wheeling and across the Northern Panhandle. From new commercial developments to the careful restoration of our historic buildings, these job sites are a sign of a vibrant community. But for the dedicated workers who build our city, these sites are also filled with undeniable risks. A fall […]

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Coal Truck Accidents in Clarksburg Dangers of Heavy Loads on Harrison County Roads

Coal Truck Accidents in Clarksburg: The Unique Dangers of Heavy Loads on Harrison County Roads

November 19, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The sight is a familiar one on the roads of Harrison County—a fully loaded coal truck making its way along Route 50 or navigating the interchanges of I-79. These powerful vehicles are the lifeblood of our local economy, a constant reminder of the industry that built and sustains so many communities around Clarksburg. But sharing […]

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Logging Truck Accidents in Clarksburg

Logging Truck Accidents in Clarksburg: The Unique Dangers of Timber Transport on Rural Roads

October 14, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The sight is a familiar one on the roads of Harrison County—a massive truck, piled high with freshly cut timber, navigating the winding curves of Route 50 or descending a steep grade on a rural backroad. These logging trucks are the lifeblood of a vital West Virginia industry, but they also represent one of the […]

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How Federal Rules Impact Your Martinsburg I-81 Accident Claim

Interstate Trucking Regulations: How Federal Rules Impact Your Martinsburg I-81 Accident Claim

October 14, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

Driving along Interstate 81 through Martinsburg is a daily reality for many in the Eastern Panhandle. It is the commercial lifeblood of the region, but sharing the road with a constant stream of 80,000-pound tractor-trailers carries an undeniable risk. The sheer size and weight difference mean that any collision between a passenger car and a […]

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Emergency Room Misdiagnosis at Wheeling Hospital

Emergency Room Misdiagnosis at Wheeling Hospital: When Rushed Care Becomes Medical Malpractice

October 14, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The emergency room at any hospital is a place of organized chaos. For residents of Wheeling and the surrounding Ohio Valley, the ER represents a place of trust—a place where life-threatening conditions are meant to be identified and treated with urgency. Patients arrive with the belief that the medical professionals on duty will provide a […]

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Chemical Exposure at Work_ Third-Party Claims Against Suppliers in Parkersburg Industrial Settings

Chemical Exposure at Work: Third-Party Claims Against Suppliers in Parkersburg Industrial Settings

October 14, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The industrial hum of Parkersburg and the surrounding Ohio River Valley is the sound of productivity. For generations, workers in our chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and industrial sites have been the backbone of the local economy. This work, however, often comes with unseen risks. Exposure to hazardous chemicals can lead to devastating, life-altering health consequences, […]

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Truck Underride Guards_ The Critical Safety Feature Missing in Many West Virginia Trucking Accidents

Truck Underride Guards: The Critical Safety Feature Missing in Many West Virginia Trucking Accidents

September 17, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

An “underride” accident occurs when a car collides with the back or side of a large truck and slides underneath it. The immense force of the truck often shears off the car’s roof, leading to catastrophic, and often fatal, head and neck injuries for the occupants. These horrific events are entirely preventable with a simple […]

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