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Along with holiday joy and the eagerness of a New Year, wintertime can spark some unexpected accidents and disasters. From holiday decorations to heating, there’s a number of factors that could turn a warm, cozy day indoors into an unexpected house fire. In fact, did you know that house fires are more likely to occur…

Driving is a big responsibility, which is why it is so important for teenagers to learn the laws of the roadway over extended periods of time. No state simply issues a teenager a driver’s license. In West Virginia, those between the ages of 15 and 17 get their license through the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL)…

Tragedy recently struck on the West Virginia University (WVU) campus at the Sigma Nu fraternity house when a student sustained serious injuries after falling two-stories. Unfortunately, fraternity related injuries and deaths are all too common, and that is especially true on the WVU campus. An investigation into the latest severe injury is continuing. William Tiano…

The popular heartburn relief medication, Zantac, is being pulled off drugstore shelves nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered that the over-the-counter medication and its generic form, ranitidine, be recalled due to unacceptable levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a nitrosamine impurity and probable human carcinogen found in the medicines. Luckily, the Charleston-based law firm,…

Tony O’Dell of the Charleston-based law firm, Tiano O’Dell PLLC, will be featured in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber work. O’Dell now ranks among the top five percent of private practice attorneys nationwide, as determined by his peers. With over 25 years of experience, O’Dell has handled…

Tiano O’Dell is pleased to announce that long-time defense attorney Max L. Corley III has joined the law firm. The West Virginia native began working with Tiano O’Dell in early August and hopes to use the analytical skills he honed as a defense attorney to help future clients. Prior to joining Tiano O’Dell, Max began…

Rear-end crashes are one of the most common types of car accidents. Avoiding them is important, and there are some preventative measures you can take to do so. Did you know that nearly a third of all car accidents are rear-end collisions according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA)? Consider that when we…

With warm temperatures gradually making its way into the area, gardeners, farmers, and landscapers are gearing up for the upcoming planting season. However, a common tool that helps keep gardens and land pristine presents a potential danger. What is Roundup & Glyphosate? Monsanto’s Roundup is a popular spot-treatment herbicide used to eliminate weeds in gardens,…

When people realize they need the help of an attorney, they sometimes are hasty when they make decisions. Although you may feel anxious to secure legal counsel, it’s vital to take the time to ensure your West Virginia personal injury lawyer can competently and successfully represent you. Many attorneys offer initial consultations for free or…

Vehicles are an invaluable modern convenience, but the cost of that convenience extends far beyond putting gas in the tank. If you fail to keep up with regular vehicle maintenance and take care of your car, you face frustration, mounting repair costs, car accidents, and the possibility of losing your vehicle. When it comes to…