Companies that sell faulty or defective products can be held legally responsible when consumers are injured. In some cases, it’s even proven that companies knowingly sold products that put consumers at risk, and then waited too long or did not bother at all to issue warnings or to remove the dangerous products from the market. […]

Several people were injured and one area political figure lost his life in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 202 in West Goshen Township, Chester County recently. The crash shut down the highway going both ways for several hours. The nine vehicle accident occurred when a tractor trailer slammed into a vehicle, flipped, and […]

An Aurora man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was injured on the job as the result of his employer’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards violations. Darrel Fint filed his complaint in US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on September 26, 2017. The suit claims Brayman Construction Corporation’s OSHA […]

A warehouse fire that burned a 420,000 square foot warehouse in Parkersburg, West Virginia is affecting air quality in the area. Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in Wood County on October 30th, as the fire continued to smolder, despite flames being snuffed out two days prior. According to the press release issued […]

No criminal charges are expected to be filed concerning the collision between a dump truck and a Chevy Cruze sedan on West Virginia 51/Middleway Pike west of Shirley Road that killed the driver of the sedan. The female driver of the sedan was one of two people in the vehicle. A female passenger was also […]

A recent ruling by the Ohio State Supreme Court determined The Living Room strip club in Dayton had no Dram Shop liability and would not have to pay a $2.85 million verdict under the state’s Dram Shop Act. The Act, established in 2004, says bar and tavern owners are liable for injuries that occur off […]

A jury recently ruled the injuries of Paul Michalec, a 47 year old chief engineer, were caused by poor loading dock procedures. Michalec’s injuries occurred on May 28, 2015, when he and a co-worker drove to American Supply Co., Inc., in Philadelphia to pick up materials. Michalec’s co-worker positioned their vehicle as instructed, but while […]

Bike safety has been an issue for years, but after a recent rash of biking incidents, the concern for the well-being of cyclists is once again generating attention. Despite decades of sharing the road with bikers, drivers still struggle to observe safety measures and be aware of those on two wheels. Cyclists Take to the […]

Smith Optics has issued a voluntary recall for several of its ski and snowboard helmets. The recall was issued because the buckle on the helmet is at risk for disengaging, which would leave wearers at risk for head injury. The company is offering to repair the malfunctioning buckles. The recall involves all ski and snowboard […]

A lawsuit was recently filed by the family of a Boy Scouts of America member in Dallas who was killed during a hike. The lawsuit alleges negligence by the organization and claims the organization is responsible for the Reid Comita’s death. The lawsuit includes a number of allegations concerning the boy’s death, one of which […]