Tag Archives: Adam McCoy

Why Doctors Are Sued

Posted on April 30, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

In a recent blog post from the New York Times, Nicholas Bakalar, provides an examination of recent data that sheds light on the most common reason doctors are sued by patients.  According to recent survey results, errors in diagnosing a … Continue reading →

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Child Seat Safety on West Virginia Highways

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States.  Children of all ages need special care when the ride in motor vehicles.  Many adults are surprised to learn that it can take up to … Continue reading →

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Four Hurt in Natural Gas Compression Blast in Tyler County, West Virginia

Posted on April 12, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Four people were hurt on Thursday, April 11, 2013, after an explosion at a natural gas compressor in Tyler County, West Virginia.  A compressor station is different from a natural gas well.  A compressor station is placed along natural gas … Continue reading →

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I-79 Collision in Marion County, WV sends 1 to Hospital

Posted on April 3, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

A collision occurred just after 6:00 pm on Interstate 79 at exit 137 in Marion County, West Virginia, yesterday.  According to Valley Volunteer Fire Department, a driver claims she was run off the road by another vehicle, causing the collision. … Continue reading →

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Do I need an attorney if I’ve been in a single vehicle collision?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Recently, several single vehicle collisions have been headlining local and national news.  Locally, over the weekend in Harrison County, West Virginia, a vehicle traveling North on Interstate 79 lost control and went into the guardrail at mile marker 128.  The … Continue reading →

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Report: High Levels of Airborne Silica Found at Fracking Sites

Posted on April 1, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

A recent report from NPR found that there are high levels of airborne silica found at fracking sites.  During fracking, large amounts of dust is generated when big machines haul around huge loads of sand essential to the fracking process.  … Continue reading →

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2 vehicle collision in Harrison County, WV Sends 5 to Local Hospitals

Posted on March 26, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Five people were taken to area hospitals on Sunday afternoon after a 2 vehicle collision on Rt. 18 in Harrison County, West Virginia.  While the helicopter medical service Healthnet was requested for patient transport, inclement weather prevented such transportation. As … Continue reading →

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Harrison County, WV, worker killed at Harrison Power Plant

Posted on March 21, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Multiple news outlets are reporting this morning that a contracted employee died Wednesday following a workplace accident at the Harrison Power Station near Lumberport, Harrison County, West Virginia.  The contractor was employed through Burnham Industrial Contractors Inc., an insulating company … Continue reading →

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WV Senate Bill 443 and Insurance Coverage in West Virginia

Posted on March 11, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

Every West Virginia driver is expected to carry a minimum level of insurance coverage.  This is to protect you and others driving on West Virginia roads so that everyone has adequate insurance coverage in case of an auto collision.  If … Continue reading →

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What is Medical Malpractice in West Virginia?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

When people go to the doctor, they expect to be treated with the highest standard of care and skill; they expect to get better.  But for some, that is not what happens.  When a doctor or other health care professional’s … Continue reading →

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