West Virginia Personal Injury Blog

• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 24-Oct-2018

  WVU Medicine Children's Gala Raises $97K for Children's Care

  Each year, West Virginia University Medicine Children’s Hospital holds a charity gala so they can continue to provide innovative, high-quality intensive care services for women and children in the state. Serving neonatal, pediatric, and ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 22-Oct-2018

  Attorney Hartley Reappointed to WVU Public Health Council

  Since 2011, the founder of our firm – and prominent West Virginia personal injury attorney – R. Dean Hartley has been a member of the Leadership Council of the West Virginia University School of Public Health. By providing support and ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 6-Jun-2018

  Hartley Law Group Donating $500,000 Towards Purchase of a Lung Bus for West Virginia

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm is donating $500,000 to the West Virginia University Cancer Institute towards the purchase of a mobile lung cancer screening unit. Known as the “Lung Bus,” the mobile ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 26-Sep-2017

  Class action filed against Equifax for failing to protect credit information

  A class action lawsuit has been filed against Equifax Inc. after the plaintiffs claim it failed to adequately protect credit information and personal information. According to the suit, Equifax's database storing the plaintiffs and class ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 26-May-2016

  Talc Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer - Baby Powder Lawsuits on the Rise

  Conventional wisdom regarding talc powder is that it's marketed as baby powder so it must be safe. However, recent lawsuits have alleged that long-term genital talc use is linked with ovarian cancer. The link between talc powder and ovarian ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 27-Mar-2015

  Da Vinci Robotic Surgery: Medical Marvel or Medical Menace?

  One of the hottest trends in medicine over the last decade has been the rise of minimally-invasive robotic surgery. As of March 31, 2014, there were 2,116 da Vinci Surgical Systems installed in United States health care facilities and there are ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 12-Dec-2014

  Do I Have a Case for Nursing Home Negligence?

  Nursing Home Neglect vs. Nursing Home Abuse While there are many similarities between nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse, there is a key difference between the two. Abuse implies a specific intent to harm, but neglect is a breach of duty or ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 11-Nov-2014

  Benzene Exposure: What It Is and What It Does

  Many Workplace Environments Use Benzene Benzene is a solvent used in a variety of industrial operations. It is a naturally occurring chemical found in wild fires, volcanic eruptions, and other similar processes. Benzene is one of the most widely used ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 7-Nov-2014

  Radioactive Remains of Gas Drilling Dumped in West Virginia Landfills

  In the natural gas industry, waste left over after horizontal drilling operations is colloquially referred to as "drill cuttings". These cuttings typically contain significant levels of radiation emitting materials such as radium, uranium, ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 3-Nov-2014

  Nursing Home Infections on the Rise

  A recent Columbia University School of Nursing five-year study of infection rates in American nursing homes found that a greater percentage of residents are experiencing infections, many of which are life-threatening. The study found increased ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 27-Oct-2014

  Airborne Dust from Mountaintop Mining Linked to Lung Cancer in Nearby Communities

  Researchers from West Virginia University's Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center have recently published findings that reveal a causal link between mountaintop mining operations and lung cancer rates in nearby residential neighborhoods. While it has ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 23-Oct-2014

  Severe Form of Black Lung Returns to Threaten Appalachian Coal Miners

  A severe incarnation of black lung disease, Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF), affects nearly ten-times more Appalachian coal miners today than it did in the 1970s. Recent data analysis from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 21-Oct-2014

  Medical Malpractice Reform Has Little Effect on Healthcare Costs

  It is a common idea: healthcare costs are so high because doctors are forced to order unnecessary tests to protect themselves from liability in medical malpractice lawsuits. Although this notion is widely held in society, a recent study indicates ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 7-Oct-2014

  Types of Chemical Exposures and How to Prevent Them

  How can you be exposed to dangerous chemicals? You may encounter any number of hazardous chemicals while on the job or at home. Safety education, training, warning labels, and instructions are readily available and required by law in most ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 11-Sep-2014

  Motion to Dismiss Denied in Railway Worker's Case

  Recently, Hartley Law Group successfully opposed a motion to dismiss a railway worker's claim for improper venue. As we previously noted on this website, Hartley Law Group, along with Johnstone & Gabhart, filed a lawsuit in Marshall County on ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 9-Sep-2014

  What to Expect in a Mesothelioma Lawsuit

  Take Immediate Action in Filing for a Claim When preparing to file a claim or pursue a lawsuit for mesothelioma, it is important to remember that each state has a statute of limitations for filing. In West Virginia, individuals have two years from ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 4-Sep-2014

  New Location in Charleston

  Our goal at Hartley Law Group is to use our experience, history of successful case results, and numerous accolades to help our clients succeed. As personal injury attorneys in West Virginia, we seek to reach and help as many clients as we can. That ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 18-Aug-2014

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC at the 2014 Debbie Green 5k

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC took part in the 2014 Debbie Green 5k: The Race for A Reason on Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Wheeling, WV. All proceeds of from the race will go to a local recipient who is struggling with leukemia. This year, the firm was also ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 8-Aug-2014

  Do I Have a Case For Mesothelioma

  Have you been exposed to dangerous chemicals? Mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos can be a life-threatening and devastating condition. It can be difficult for patients to take legal action without working knowledge of toxic tort claims. With legal ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 18-Jul-2014

  Progressive Massive Fibrosis Among Coal Miners

  The coal industry's importance to our area is well-known across the nation. We are known for the mining work that helps provide energy to the entire nation, as well as the hard-working men and women who do that work. Unfortunately, Mining Is ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 19-Jun-2014

  Hartley Law Group Sponsors 17th Annual Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run / Walk for Leukemia

  The 17 th Annual Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run / Walk for Leukemia took place on August 1 - 2, 2014. The Green Mile took place the first day at 7:00 p.m., while Debbie's Dash for children and the official 5K run / walk occurred the next day at ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 6-Jun-2014

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC Prevails in Jones Act Case

  Hartley Law Group recently prevailed on behalf of a tankerman in resisting a motion for summary judgment in an action brought under the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104). Plaintiff asserted that he was a Jones Act seaman as that term is defined by ...

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• Posted By Dean Hartley 2-Jan-2014

  West Virginia Railway Worker Brings Suit for Development of Rare Blood Disease After Chemical Exposure

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC, along with Johnstone & Gabhart, recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a railway worker employed by Railserve, Inc. who developed a rare blood disease called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) after being exposed to ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 26-Dec-2013

  Attorney R. Dean Hartley Participates in Panel Discussion at 8th Ann. Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues

  Hartley Law Group, PLLC is a West Virginia personal injury firm that is dedicated to recovering compensation for victims of toxic chemical exposures. From factory employees to rubber workers and gasoline haulers, the firm has helped countless clients ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 18-Nov-2013

  VICTORY FOR INJURED WORKERS IN WV SUPREME COURT

  Deborah Harris filed suit against CSX Transportation, Inc. asserting that her deceased husband's work on the railroad, and particularly his exposure to diesel exhaust, caused his development of multiple myeloma and ultimate death. CSX moved to ...

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