There’s no question about it: Seat belts do save lives. In addition to saving hundreds of thousands of lives over the years since they first started appearing in vehicles, seat belts also prevent or lessen a lot of injuries. They can also cause them. “Seat belt...
The size and weight of semitrucks make it easy for them to damage smaller passenger vehicles in a crash; however, the service they provide is crucial for the country. Because of this, truckers must always operate their vehicles safely. A crash between a passenger...
Many workers in professions ranging from shipbuilding to vehicle repairs have had occupational asbestos exposure. These workers could eventually develop mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the organ linings. They could also be at increased risk of lung cancer and...
There are many different types of motorcycle accidents, such as a rider losing control in a curve or being hit by someone who pulls out in front of them while leaving a driveway. But there is one common type of accident that happened so often that it creates a severe...
Your brain is an essential part of getting through your day-to-day life. Your brain helps you go from one task to the next seamlessly while supporting all of your body’s vital functions. Unfortunately, for all of the incredible tasks your brain can complete, there are...
Settlements are a good way to keep a case out of court, and they can be beneficial when an insurance company or individual is being fair with what they’re offering. However, there are definitely times when settlements actually hurt your ability to get the full amount...
Anyone who loses a limb lives with a permanent reminder of how it happened. In some cases, it was the result of a catastrophic injury caused by the negligence of another driver on the road or the negligence of an employer. Regardless, anyone who has lost an arm or leg...
Most of the time, health insurance is the primary kind of insurance in play when doctors diagnose someone with cancer. That individual health coverage will largely determine what treatment options they have. However, sometimes, when a cancer has a strong relationship...
Being a family member of someone who has passed away as a result of another person’s negligence puts you in a tough position. You may be dealing with the heartbreaking loss of your loved one at the same time and being unsure of how you’ll cover bills or how you’ll...
Many drivers instinctively become nervous and defensive around big trucks. They may grip the steering wheel tightly, drop their speed and otherwise try to adjust for what they perceive as an environmental risk. Such changes in driving behavior are smart because...
The Masters Law Firm in Charleston, West Virginia is solely dedicated to representing persons injured or damaged by wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of others. We are a civil litigation firm, which means we do not represent those charged with crimes. We have exclusively represented the victims of wrongful acts throughout the state of West Virginia since 1974.