Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
July 22, 2013 • Injury Law
More Fen-Phen Settlements Expected for Lawsuits Involving Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)
Charleston, West Virginia: Although the weight loss drug Fen-Phen was taken off the market years ago, Fen-Phen lawsuits are still being litigated in courts throughout America. This is because one of the side effects of Fen-Phen include a life-threatening condition known as primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH). Many of the Fen-Phen lawsuits involving injured plaintiffs with PPH may settle soon.…
read moreApril 2, 2013 • Injury Law
Dog Bite Statistics
Almost 4 million people each year in the United States suffer from a dog bite injury. Over half of dog bite victims are children. These are just some startling statistics about dog bites in the U.S. In the 8-year period from 2005 to 2012, two dog breeds accounted for 73% of the attacks that resulted…
read moreFebruary 20, 2013 • Injury Law
Doctor and Wife dead from gunshot wounds — Murder/Suicide or something else?
The bodies of local doctor and wife were found dead in Cross Lanes, West Virginia about 11:30 a.m. Monday. Dr. Bruce Foster, who was well known for his work and views on end-of-Life care, and his wife, Marlise Foster, were found dead at their home in Cross Lanes. Both died from gunshot wounds. Police are…
read moreApril 29, 2012 • Injury Law
Protecting Babies from Deadly Cribs
Charleston, West Virginia – Unfortunately each year, approximately 26 infants die, and another 11,500 are seriously injured in cribs. Most of these babies die due to asphyxiation caused by malfunctioning cribs. Many of these injuries, including those involving brain injury and damage to the organs are caused by babies getting caught in defective or open…
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