How Do I Prove a Drug Caused My Injuries?
When doctors prescribe medication, patients trust that the pills, injections, or treatments they receive will heal them, not cause further harm. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies sometimes prioritize profits over patient safety, releasing products with undisclosed risks or dangerous defects. Discovering that a medication you relied on has actually caused a severe illness, organ failure, or lasting […]
What Types of Defective Products Can I Sue for in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, you can sue for injuries caused by virtually any defective product—from vehicles and medical devices to household appliances and industrial equipment. West Virginia law recognizes three categories of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects (also called failure to warn). Under the state’s strict liability standard, you do not need […]
Texas Two-Step Sets Dangerous Precedent for Injured Plaintiffs
A corporate bankruptcy maneuver known as the “Texas Two-Step” is being used by a handful of companies to sidestep thousands of lawsuits totaling billions of dollars in damages without having to file for bankruptcy themselves. The strategy is simple: split the company into two separate entities, dump all of the liability from the lawsuits into […]
The Dangers of E-Cigarette Explosions and Vaping
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills more than 8 million people per year, and it remains one of the biggest health threats the world has ever faced. And although tobacco use has dropped among America’s teens in recent years, electronic cigarettes (aka “e-cigarettes”) has largely filled that void. E-cigarettes were first produced and […]
3 Most Common Types of Product Liability Claims
Our economy is becoming increasingly complex with each passing year. And every year, countless new products are introduced to consumers. Unfortunately, many of these products are rushed to the market without proper testing and without addressing various flaws that could cause injury. Others encounter problems with production of the product that make the product more […]