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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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Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims in Wheeling

Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims in Wheeling: Beyond Workers’ Compensation

September 17, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

Navigating the aftermath of a serious workplace injury is a complex and often overwhelming experience, especially when dealing with the physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens that can arise. While most people are familiar with the workers’ compensation system, a no-fault insurance program designed to provide benefits to injured workers regardless of who was […]

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The Shocking Reality of Retained Foreign Objects in Northern West Virginia Hospitals

Surgical Instruments Left Behind: The Shocking Reality of Retained Foreign Objects in Northern West Virginia Hospitals

September 17, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

A surgery should be the end of a medical issue, not the beginning of a new, more terrifying one. Yet, for an alarming number of patients in Northern West Virginia, that’s exactly what happens when a surgeon or surgical team makes a critical error. The discovery that a surgical instrument, sponge, or other foreign object […]

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How Misread Imaging Leads to Medical Malpractice in Morgantown

The Hidden Dangers of Radiology Errors: How Misread Imaging Leads to Medical Malpractice in Morgantown

September 17, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

A patient’s journey through the healthcare system often hinges on a series of images—X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds. These images are supposed to be a window into the body, revealing injuries and diseases that are invisible to the naked eye. But what happens when that window is clouded by human error? A misread or […]

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Subcontractor Negligence on Parkersburg Construction Sites

Subcontractor Negligence on Parkersburg Construction Sites: Who’s Really Liable for Your Injuries?

August 20, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The controlled chaos of a construction site is a familiar sight in and around Parkersburg. From new commercial developments to infrastructure projects, these sites are engines of progress. They are also, unfortunately, places where the risk of serious injury is a daily reality. When an accident happens, the immediate question is always, “Who is to […]

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Navigating the Certificate of Merit Requirement for Medical Malpractice Cases in Northern West Virginia

Navigating the Certificate of Merit Requirement for Medical Malpractice Cases in Northern West Virginia

August 20, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

When a patient is harmed because of a healthcare provider’s mistake, the path to justice can feel complicated and overwhelming. The physical and emotional recovery is difficult enough without adding a complex legal battle. For those in Northern West Virginia, pursuing a medical malpractice claim involves a series of specific legal steps that must be […]

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How Electronic Logging Devices Are Changing Truck Accident Claims on I-79 Through Morgantown

How Electronic Logging Devices Are Changing Truck Accident Claims on I-79 Through Morgantown

August 20, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

When a commercial truck accident occurs on a busy stretch of Interstate 79 near Morgantown, the aftermath is often a chaotic scene of twisted metal, flashing lights, and significant traffic delays. For those injured, however, the chaos is just beginning. The immediate focus is on medical care, but soon, questions about how and why the […]

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Workplace Injuries in Clarksburg Industrial Settings

When Equipment Manufacturers Are Liable for Workplace Injuries in Clarksburg Industrial Settings

August 20, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The hum of machinery is the constant soundtrack of industrial life in Clarksburg. Workers rely on their training, their safety gear, and, most importantly, the integrity of the equipment they operate every day. When a piece of that equipment fails catastrophically—a press malfunctions, a safety guard gives way, or a vehicle’s brakes fail—the consequences can […]

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Understanding Shipper Negligence and Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents

Understanding Shipper Negligence and Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents

July 21, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

When a large commercial truck is involved in a devastating accident on a Charleston roadway, the immediate focus often falls on the truck driver or the motor carrier they work for. It seems logical to point to the person behind the wheel or the company that owns the rig. However, the chain of responsibility is […]

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Broker Liability

Broker Liability: When Third-Party Logistics Companies Share Responsibility in Truck Accidents

July 21, 2025/by Bailey Javins Carter

The sight of a major truck accident on a West Virginia highway is unsettling. When a large commercial truck crashes, the devastation can be immense, leaving victims with catastrophic injuries and families facing an uncertain future. The immediate focus is often on the truck driver, but the chain of responsibility in the modern trucking industry […]

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