2017-11-10 22:27
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List
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2017-10-18 22:27
In most situations,
medical malpractice comes in the form of some sort of physical harm caused to a patient due
to a doctor’s mistake, such as
anesthesia errors or
delayed diagn… Read More
2017-09-06 22:48
H.R. 1215, otherwise known as the “Protecting Access to Health Care
Act of 2017,” passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in June.
This bill, contrary to its title, limit… Read More
2017-08-29 17:01
Prescribing Fentanyl, a potent narcotic drug, to some patients could be
considered irresponsible to the point of negligence. Fentanyl is chemically
similar to morphine, but it is 80 to 1… Read More
2017-08-22 21:20
Considering most people spend the majority of their day working, it’s
no surprise many accidents happen on the job. In 2015, there were about
2.9 million nonfatal workplace injurie… Read More
2017-08-15 21:20
June is National Safety Month, so we want to ensure people have as safe
a workplace as possible. One of the most dangerous aspects of working
is insufficient sleep. According to
this… Read More
2017-08-11 17:35
It’s National Safety Month, so we want to help people become aware
of one of the more insidious dangerous out there. One of these dangers
is the overprescription of opioids by the… Read More
2017-08-08 21:20
Medical malpractice cases vary by state. The laws that specify whether
or not an individual can sue a physician for malpractice are different
depending on your location. In West Virginia… Read More
2017-06-27 21:34
Drugged and drunk driving is a huge issue in the United States and around
the world, a problem that has spanned decades. While organizations like
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hav… Read More
2017-05-05 16:00
Every year,
U.S. News publishes a list of the most ethical and reputable lawyers in each state,
practice area, and metropolitan area. For the last six years, this list
has expanded to… Read More
2017-03-02 22:04
Any doctor, nurse, or other medical practitioner that helps with the delivery
of an infant is expected to be able to handle any unforeseen circumstance
and react appropriately to prote… Read More
2017-02-28 18:34
With children spending a sizeable portion of their days at school, it is
perhaps not a surprise to learn that many
child injuries actually occur in the classroom or on the schoolyard. W… Read More
2017-02-22 02:30
Whenever someone intends to file a
personal injury claim for compensation after an accident that was not their fault, the arrival
of the insurance adjusters is sure to follow. Notorious… Read More
2017-02-18 02:10
By their job description, security guards and bouncers need to use intimidation
and, in difficult circumstances, physical force to keep unruly or unlawful
patrons in check. When someone… Read More
2017-02-15 17:47
Our team here at Berthold Law Firm, PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia is
proud to announce that
Attorney Matthew Berthold has been invited to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40… Read More
2017-02-02 17:00
If a property owner has failed to adequately maintain their property, whether
it’s a building, business, or other premises, you could be eligible
to file an unsafe property claim i… Read More
2017-02-01 17:00
The holiday season is full of fun and festive celebrations. There are holiday
parties, family visits, vacations, and more, but all of these things leave
significant risk for a possible i… Read More
2017-02-01 01:16
A wrongful death lawsuit is when someone seeks damages for the death of
a family member that was caused by the negligence or fault of another.
These claims are similar to personal injury… Read More
2017-01-23 18:00
Depending on the circumstances of your personal injury claim, you might
need the expertise of skilled West Virginia, personal injury attorney.
If the circumstances surrounding your injur… Read More
2017-01-09 18:00
Each year, the CDC reports over a million car accidents nationwide. As
we move into 2017, now is as good a time as any to consider safer driving
habits as one of your New Year’s re… Read More
2017-01-02 17:55
If you have a family member in a nursing home, you have likely put your
trust in the highly trained nurses, and other medical professionals hired
to help your loved one be comfortable in… Read More
2016-12-09 14:00
The holidays are the time of year where parents hit the malls and stores
to find the toy they’ve wanted all year long. But every year, however,
there have been new toys that have p… Read More
2016-12-06 23:31
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
the busiest time of year for traveling long distances on the road starts
on Thanksgiving and ends on New Year … Read More
2016-12-02 19:28
If you or a loved one were a patient of Dr. Steven Matulis, M.D. and were
under anesthesia at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) or at the Day
Surgery Center affiliated with Charlesto… Read More
2016-11-28 17:00
Medical records are crucial to any
medical malpractice or
nursing home abuse cases because the proof of negligence is often contained within them.
In addition, severe and substantial i… Read More
2016-11-21 17:20
One of the most common causes of
car accidents in West Virginia and the United States is
distracted driving. In our modern society, we are completely dependent on advanced technology
… Read More
2016-11-17 17:20
If you have been involved in a
car accident and suffered any kind of injury, you may be eligible to recover monetary
damages from the at-fault party. However, it is possible for the at… Read More
2016-11-14 16:40
The law requires every driver to possess auto insurance in West Virginia;
however, not every driver does. According to studies, one in seven drivers
does not carry insurance.
If an
un… Read More
2016-11-11 17:00
While most accidents involve only two cars, there are some that consist
of more vehicles. Unfortunately, determining liability can be a complicated
process when it comes to
multi-vehi… Read More
2016-11-09 19:37
With the holiday season upon us once again, millions of Americans will
be celebrating by driving or flying many miles to visit their loved ones.
In addition to traveling, many Americans… Read More
2016-10-11 16:00
Physical contact with asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma cancer,
which commonly attacks the lungs and the abdomen.
Up until the industrial and commercial companies increased t… Read More
2016-08-15 16:00
Doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners are all professional authorities
we trust with our health and our lives. When you go to the doctor, you
expect he or she will do their du… Read More
2016-08-08 17:30
When someone is injured as a direct result of a medial practitioner’s
negligence, the injured has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit
against the legally liable party. Medi… Read More
2016-08-03 16:45
Sending demand letters are part and parcel of most personal injury claims,
and typically precedes further legal action and may event prevent a lawsuit.
Demand letters give a full accou… Read More
2016-07-31 18:35
According to the
National Institute on Aging, soon we will have more elderly people than children, furthermore, we
will have more people who have reached an extreme old age than we&rsqu&hellip…Read More
2016-07-29 22:34
Summer is one of the busiest times on the road. Young college students
off for the summer scrape what little money they have together and hit
the open road. Families pile into the family… Read More
2016-07-29 00:03
If you are injured in an accident that was caused by someone who was under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, the at-fault driver will likely be
facing criminal charges for driving while… Read More
2016-04-06 16:24
If you were a patient of Raleigh Heart Clinic in Beckley, WV, and/or Dr.
Barghouthi, who had a stress test at the clinic between March 1, 2012,
and March 27, 2015, you may have been negl… Read More
2015-07-31 23:22
“The Legislature did not intend to allow employers to shirk responsibilities
imposed by specific statutes, rules, regulations, or standards by turning
a blind eye to workplace ha… Read More
2015-07-31 23:22
“The Legislature did not intend to allow employers to shirk responsibilities
imposed by specific statutes, rules, regulations, or standards by turning
a blind eye to workplace ha… Read More
2015-06-30 11:00
Recently, major tort reform measures passed during the 2015 legislative
session began to take effect. One of the most debated and contested law
changes, the bill that changed “deli… Read More
2015-05-31 23:05
Although our firm represents women/patients in another matter against this
clinic involving sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault by a Hope
Clinic doctor, it is disappointing to con… Read More
2015-04-22 20:10
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule titled “Black Lung Benefits Act: Disclosure of Medical Information and Payment
of Benefits” which would “would req… Read More
2015-04-02 11:15
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of
West Virginia has created a new website for potential victims of the January
9, 2014 Freedom Industries chemical sp… Read More
2015-03-19 23:35
A jury in Charleston ruled against West Virginia American Water Company
on Wednesday and awarded a former insurance claims adjuster $500,000 in
a tortious interference case.
While workin… Read More
2015-02-16 17:20
Dr. D. Kenneth Glaser is under investigation by Raleigh General Hospital,
and others, for possibly performing unnecessary stent surgery on patients
at RGH, where that patient’s con… Read More
2015-01-09 19:00
How is removing a business’s duty to follow public safety rules going
to protect any West Virginia citizen? SB 13 is not meant to bring in new
business; it’s to help busine… Read More
2014-12-30 01:30
Despite West Virginia’s diversity in the energy sector, many residents
across the Mountain State are concerned with issues surrounding energy
efficiency. A small group of Sierra Cl… Read More
2014-12-16 18:05
West Virginia has played a pivotal role in the natural resource industry
for its entire history. Dating back to the beginning of its history, West
Virginia has provided this region and t… Read More
2014-12-11 19:35
As West Virginia becomes more and more saturated with oil and gas expansion,
be it drilling wells or laying pipeline, the issues surrounding the business
also become more prevalent. Wa… Read More
2014-12-02 17:05
On Thursday, November 13, 2014, Don Blankenship, former Massey Energy CEO,
was indicted on numerous counts of conspiracy related to the April 2010
Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster t… Read More
2014-11-20 18:05
The January 9, 2014, chemical spill on the Elk River in Charleston was
a major wake-up call throughout West Virginia. It is estimated that
300,000 people were without water[1], and the… Read More
2014-10-29 20:05
Recently, the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and
Training cited Patriot Coal for failing to ensure that a mine’s
roofs and walls were properly supported&mdash&hell…Read More
2014-10-20 20:05
West Virginia plans to allow drilling under the northern West Virginia
section of the Ohio River, including land in Pleasants, Marshall, and
Wetzel counties. This plan is causing controv… Read More
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