Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 26, 2020 • Medical Devices
Hidden FDA Reports on Medical Devices May Have Prolonged the Use of Dangerous Surgical Staplers Causing Injury
We put faith in our government, including elected representatives and people working in appointed agencies. We expect them to provide safety, security, and honesty, and while most government agencies do a fine job of delivering on this trust, every so often that trust is betrayed. It appears that this may be the case with the…
read moreMarch 26, 2020 • Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
We are Open and Our WV Injury Lawyers are Ready to Help (While You Stay Safe at Home)
CHARLESTON, WV — West Law Firm remains open and committed to serving clients throughout West Virginia during this challenging time. At the same time, we’ve taken measures to protect our community, clients, and employees from COVID-19 by limiting personal contact and maintaining social distancing. How West Law Firm Can Help Without You Having to Come…
read moreMarch 19, 2020 • Injury Law
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): What West Virginians Need to Know
Resources for West Virginians Amidst COVID-19 and a Statement from Senator Manchin The following is helpful information, links, and resources West Virginia Senator Manchin put together for West Virginians in response to the Coronavirus. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other governmental agencies are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease…
read moreMarch 16, 2020 • Defective medical devices,Health Care Safety
Ethicon Surgical Stapler Recalled After Causing Injuries
Surgical Stapler Lawsuits & Recalls Ethicon, one of the leading manufacturers of surgical equipment, recently recalled over 5,700 surgical stapler devices and materials in the United States, while also issuing a warning to European users that the medical equipment poses a significant risk. Ethicon’s recall involves the Echelon Flex 60 Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutters, a product…
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