It often starts with a phone call you did not expect or a package you did not order. You open the box to find medical supplies—urinary catheters, back braces, or glucose monitors—that you never requested and likely do not need. The caller might have sounded friendly, claiming to be from “Medicare” or a “medical supply […]
For decades, the familiar white bottle of baby powder was a staple in bathrooms across West Virginia and the entire country. It was a symbol of cleanliness, care, and daily routine. Families used it on infants, and many women made it a part of their personal hygiene regimen for years, trusting the brand name on […]
The minutes immediately following a sudden injury are often a blur of confusion and adrenaline. Whether you were struck by a distracted driver on I-64, slipped on an icy walkway in Charleston, or suffered harm due to medical negligence, your primary focus naturally shifts to survival and immediate recovery. In that high-stress environment, legal strategy […]
It begins with a tempting online offer. A one-month free trial for a new streaming service, a risk-free sample of a health supplement for only the cost of shipping, or access to a credit report at no charge. You enter your credit card information, assuring yourself you will cancel before the trial period ends. Before […]
The immediate aftermath of a serious car accident is a whirlwind of sirens, emergency room visits, and insurance phone calls. But as the weeks turn into months, a different reality can set in. The initial injuries, the ones everyone hoped would heal, do not. Instead, they leave behind a new normal, one defined by chronic […]
The pursuit of better health often involves difficult choices and new medical treatments. For many people, recently popularized GLP-1 weight loss drugs—known by brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—seemed to offer a promising path forward. These medications were widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, leading to widespread use. However, […]
A prescription from a trusted doctor represents a promise of relief and recovery. Patients in West Virginia and across the nation take medications believing they are safe and effective, a belief backed by the rigorous approval process of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But what happens when that trust is broken? What happens […]
The winter beauty of West Virginia’s mountains is deceptive. A dusting of snow on the evergreens and a crisp morning sky can mask treacherous conditions on the very roads we travel every day. For drivers navigating the steep grades and sharp turns of I-77, Corridor H, or the winding back roads of the Alleghenies, the […]
The call comes at an odd hour, jarring you from sleep or interrupting dinner. The number is unfamiliar, but the voice on the other end is not. It is your son, your daughter, your grandchild. Their voice is trembling, laced with panic. There has been an accident, they say. They are in trouble, in jail, […]
“At trial, we put an expert on who said the cost of abatement would be in excess of $2 billion,” said Anthony Majestro, counsel for Cabell County in the case. “The irony is that the day after Judge Faber ruled, the opioid distributors, who were the defendants in this case, settled with the rest of […]
Every registered organ donor offers hope to people who need transplants – and to the families who love them.