Monthly Archives: February 2012

Diabetes Drug Actos Linked to High Risk of Bladder Cancer

Recent research has linked the diabetes drug Actos to a risk of bladder cancer.  Users may face an increased risk the longer the medication is used.  In August 2011, the FDA approved new warning label information about the potential risk … Continue reading

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Time is essential in personal injury cases

The Manchin Injury Law Group accepts all types of legitimate injury cases.  We represent people who have been injured by the carelessness of others, such as auto collisions, work place injuries, slip and falls, and others. In every personal injury … Continue reading

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Car accidents: Don’t Settle on Your Own

Even a seemingly simple case can turn into a disaster if you try to handle it on your own.  Imagine settling a case thinking you are are all right, only to find out later that you have a serious injury, … Continue reading

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Medical Malpractice: Debunking the Myths

Over the past few years, medical malpractice has taken center stage in the news over so called “tort reform.”  You may have heard a number of myths about doctors, medical malpractice and the civil justice system.  Here are the facts: … Continue reading

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Weekly legal news roundup: 2/13-2/17

A look at national legal news this week: NYTimes criticizes ALEC’s influence on state legislatures. An editorial in the New York Times (2/13, Subscription Publication) notes the influence of the American Legislative Exchange Council on state legislatures. The Times says … Continue reading

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In the News: Five Sue Eastern Associated Coal for negligence

The West Virginia Record is reporting on a recent lawsuit filed by attorney Timothy J. Manchin.  Here’s the story: MORGANTOWN — Five employees are suing Eastern Associated Coal after they claim they were exposed to dangerous levels of methane gasses … Continue reading

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“Hot Coffee” Documentary Sheds Light on the Civil Justice System in America

A new documentary entitled “Hot Coffee” is examining the civil justice system in the United States.  “Hot Coffee” is an excellent portrayal of four individuals’ struggles within the American civil justice system, why the right to trial by jury is … Continue reading

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Assisting victims of catastrophic injuries

Our firm often helps victims from all walks of life who have suffered catastrophic injuries.  One thing all of our clients have in common is that they have been harmed by another’s carelessness.  They have been injured by drunk or … Continue reading

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Personal Injury damages: What are “Pain and Suffering” damages?

Some people refer to non-economic damages as “pain and suffering” damages or damages for “emotional distress.”  That’s not really correct.  Non-economic damages compensate those harmed for many things that are not easily measured in terms of money, including physical injuries … Continue reading

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Weekly Legal News Digest: 1/30/12-2/3/12

Here’s a glimpse of whats been happening this week in the law: Hospitals can do more to protect patients. An article in the February issue of Washingtonian magazine (2/1, Vaida), entitled “Minor Mistakes, Deadly Results,” produced with Kaiser Health News, … Continue reading

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