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During these uncertain times of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people are taking necessary precautions to stay safe by following the guidelines of health officials. However, recent reports indicate that folks need to be prudent and alert against scams that are currently on the rise since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Local, state, and federal…

As technology becomes more and more intertwined with how we drive, distracted driving crashes have increased. For many people, their phones sync up with their vehicles as soon as they get in. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 9 people are killed, and 1,000 are injured each day due…

Red-light cameras are not something that many people want in their areas, but there is evidence to show that they may save lives. While it is true that some cities in West Virginia have used red-light cameras to earn additional revenue, residents should look at whether or not the benefits of these systems outweigh the…

Newer cars are filled with features meant to keep drivers safe on the roadway. However, as cars begin to take over some of our basic driving functions, we want to examine whether these features can actually increase distracted driving behaviors. While it may seem counter-intuitive that features designed to keep us safe may make us…

In 2019, independent tests indicated that there were unsafe levels of a cancer-causing carcinogen in Zantac and the generic forms of the medication, ranitidine. Major pharmacies all over the US began to take these medications off their shelves, and now the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally requested that manufacturers pull all of…

A common weight management drug has made recent headlines as researchers are linking the appetite-suppressant pill to an increased risk of cancer. Belviq, the brand name for generic lorcaserin, is a serotonin receptor agonist that is primarily used for weight loss, targeting chemicals in the brain to influence a person’s hunger and/or appetite. Manufactured by…

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in West Virginia has and will continue to create challenges for everyone. The state has effectively shut down for all non-essential functions, and many related agencies are also modifying their operations. In order to keep our offices operational, we will have our staff working remotely. If you need to get…

Getting into a car accident can be incredibly terrifying for drivers and passengers. However, there are steps that a car accident victim can take at the scene of the crash and afterward to help improve their chances of receiving a fair settlement. Taking pictures of your injuries could be an important part of your settlement…

Traffic accidents can lead to severe injuries. Worse, they can lead to the death of our friends and family. Unfortunately, West Virginia has a high fatal car accident rate, much higher than the national average, and the highest rate of overall injury death in the nation. It has been that way for years, but why?…

Nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not a medication they take will cause them harm. Unfortunately, there are times when defective drugs make it into the hands of consumers. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the withdrawal of the weight-loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (lorcaserin) from the market….