Recent Posts in Personal Injury

• 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 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 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 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 15-Aug-2013

  NIOSH Finds Fracking Workers Exposed to Excessive Silica Dust

  Crystalline silica, which is found in most types of rock and becomes airborne as dust, has been associated with serious diseases for many years. As early as 1974, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluated the ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 13-Aug-2013

  Dean Hartley to Speak at National Benzene Conference

  Dean Hartley, a frequent speaker on benzene and evidentiary issues, has been asked to speak at the upcoming Harris Martin National Benzene Litigation Conference to be held in Chicago on September 19 & 20, 2013. Dean's topic will cover the ...

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• Posted By Dean Hartley 1-Jul-2013

  Dean Hartley Elected to WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors

  R. Dean Hartley, one of the founding partners of law firm of Hartley Law Group, PLLC, was recently elected to a six-year term as a member of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors. The eighteen member Board serves as the policy-making group of ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 12-Jun-2013

  What is a Toxic Tort?

  A toxic tort is a particular type of personal injury lawsuit in which the injured person claims that his or her exposure to a chemical caused their injury or disease. People are typically exposed to a chemical substance from either pharmaceuticals, ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 5-Jun-2013

  4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

  Toxic chemical exposure, particularly exposure that occurs on the job can cause life-altering, if not life-threatening injuries for the victim. Whenever someone's health, safety and wellbeing have been adversely affected by such a situation or ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 29-May-2013

  FELA & Railroad Injuries

  The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a United States federal law that gives interstate railroad workers that have been injured, sickened or killed during the course of their employment the right to sue their employer for damages providing ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 19-Apr-2013

  Natural Gas Fire in Tyler County

  Late Thursday, April 11, 2013, a flash fire at a natural gas facility near the town of Wick, in Tyler County, West Virginia, injured four people. Unfortunately, two of the victims later passed away from their injuries. The deceased are Bruce Phipps, ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 12-Oct-2012

  Steroid Product Recalled Due to Meningitis Contamination

  Earlier this week, a compounding pharmacy recalled a spinal steroid injection after the Food and Drug Administration discovered fungal meningitis in containers of the product. New England Compounding Center, a company that mixes specialized varieties ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 11-Oct-2012

  Developments in Benzene Research

  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (or IARC) is an arm of the World Health Organization that is charged with investigating cancer, and particularly the disease's causes. IARC reviews scientific research discussing various chemicals, ...

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