The Jones Act is, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, gives seamen the opportunity to recover full compensation for their injuries when injuries are the result of employer negligence. Most types of employees are barred from suing their employers, which means the benefits they can receive are very limited and do not […]
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Top 5 On the Job Accident Resources
March 11, 2016 By
When you are hurt on the job you have your immediate needs to worry about and you may not be able to return to work. You need to know your options and what you can do to protect your future. 1. Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’ Compensation is the first avenue that most injured workers should […]
Failure to Diagnose Melanoma
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, can be successfully treated when diagnosed early. But some patients are less fortunate, due to the physician’s failure to diagnose their cancer. In most cases of failure to diagnose, the doctor does not perform the recommended testing, based on standards of care, that will confirm or rule out a […]
Failure to Diagnose Cervical Cancer
Each year, nearly 10,000 women receive the news: “Your Pap smear shows abnormal cell growth.” Nearly 3,700 of those women will die of cervical cancer, either from a lack of follow up, or from a failure to diagnose cervical cancer or a misdiagnosis. The humble Pap smear, performed in your doctor’s office, is the key […]
Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about 224,390 new cases of lung cancer are estimated to occur in the United States in 2016, representing 158,080 deaths. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death, surpassing colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined for both men and women. Nearly 2 of 3 adults diagnosed with lung […]
Teaching Your Kids How to Avoid Being Bitten by a Dog
March 2, 2016 By
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), more than 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year, and at least half of them are children. The majority of dog bites to children are preventable. Kids have a tendency to do things that dogs find threatening or painful, even when they don’t mean […]
Do Concussions Cause More Suicide?
February 15, 2016 By
A recent study published by the Canadian Medical Association journal found that people who have suffered concussions are more likely to die by suicide, although the incidence remains rare. Researchers at the University of Toronto examined 235,000+ adults who had suffered concussions over a 20-year period. This group was found to have an incidence rate […]
Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Fatal Injury: Wrongful Death Claims
February 9, 2016 By
One of the most solemn responsibilities I have as a West Virginia Personal Injury Attorney is meeting with and advising grieving families after the tragic, unexpected loss of a loved one. It can take months for a family to realize the myriad of ways their lives have changed as a result of the absence their […]
Are You Buying Button Batteries?
January 18, 2016 By
Button batteries are those little round batteries you might know as watch batteries, but they are found in many household items. They are often the size of a coin or smaller. These little batteries are another one of life’s hidden dangers that parents have to watch out for. They can kill your child or pet […]
