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Federal Agency Scraps Proposed Train Safety Regulations

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

While not the most common type of vehicle accident across the country, railroad accidents are still a regular occurrence. Whether due to negligence in the operation of the train (improper switch error, signal and communication error, broken tracks, etc.), or negligent driving, train accidents are serious and often deadly affairs. Union members and safety… Read More »

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Feds Charge At Least 60 Medical Professionals and others for Improper Opioid Prescriptions in West Virginia and Six Other States

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

The overprescription and overuse of opioids has become a national crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 130 Americans die every single day from opioid overdose, on top of the thousands more that suffer from the daily effects of addiction or withdrawal. 70,000 people died from drug overdoses across the country… Read More »

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Head-on Collision between Two Trucks Results in Two Fatalities in Berkeley Springs

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

A recent local crash near Martinsburg has caused two deaths and led to serious injuries for a third person. Learn more below about the head-on crash, and contact our compassionate personal injury attorneys if you or someone you love has been hurt in a West Virginia car accident. Fatal car accident in Brosius Hill… Read More »

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Multiple Fatal Motorcycle Crashes in Monroe County, West Virginia

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Motorcycles can be fun, cost-effective, and generally exciting vehicles to ride. They are, however, much more dangerous than passenger cars. There are more motorcycle accidents per bike on the road than there are car crashes per car on the road in any given year, and the accidents are much more likely to be fatal…. Read More »

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Court Approves Final Settlement for Victims of West Virginia Dentist

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

A court in Charleston, West Virginia has recently approved the manner of distribution of a settlement to victims of a dentist who is currently serving a federal prison sentence. Learn about the claims against the dentist below, and contact our experienced Martinsburg medical malpractice attorneys if you’ve been the victim of a dangerous West… Read More »

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Concussion Complications After an Accident

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Traffic crashes, construction accidents, workplace accidents, and other negligently-caused injuries often involve significant head trauma. Knocks on the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions are the most common form of TBI, and although they are less severe than other brain injuries, concussions can carry a host of complications that can… Read More »

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West Virginia Fatal Turnpike Truck Crash

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

Troopers with the West Virginia Turnpike Detachment investigating a truck crash on the turnpike determined that an early morning accident on a recent Thursday was fatal. The crash involved a tractor-trailer. Continue reading for details about the accident, and contact our experienced West Virginia traffic accident lawyers with any questions or if you have… Read More »

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West Virginia Dad Sues Rehab Clinic for Hurting Son

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

People struggling with addiction are some of the most vulnerable among us. When we send a loved one to a clinic for rehabilitation, it is an emotional and difficult process, but at the least we expect to feel secure in knowing that the patient will get better, not worse. Personnel at rehab clinics, unfortunately,… Read More »

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Car Crash Kills Five-Year-Old Girl in Jefferson County

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

A horrific tragedy recently occurred in Jefferson County. A two-vehicle accident led to the death of a five-year-old girl on a recent Saturday near Charles Town. Continue reading for the details of the Jefferson County car crash, and contact our compassionate and dedicated Martinsburg car accident lawyers if you or a loved one has… Read More »

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Winter-Related Car Accident Kills Moundsville Man on West Virginia Route 2

By Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson |

A two-vehicle crash on Route 2 in West Virginia left one Moundsville man dead and other participants injured. Officials connected the accident in Marshall County to poor weather conditions as snow had started to blanket the area. Read on for details about the dangers of driving during Winter, and contact a dedicated West Virginia… Read More »

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