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Fatigue Management Programs in the Trucking Industry
ClockNovember 11th, 2020 By Chris McCabe

Fatigue Management Programs in the Trucking Industry

 Annually, hundreds of people die and tens of thousands are injured in crashes involving a drowsy/fatigued driver. These crashes are clearly preventable. All drowsy drivers have to do, especially those operating commercial motor vehicles, is pull over when it becomes apparent it is no longer safe for them to be...

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PA Superior Court Affirms Judgment in Burns v. Cooper
ClockNovember 10th, 2020 By Tyler Smith

PA Superior Court Affirms Judgment in Burns v. Cooper

 In August 2014, Cooper filed for divorce against Burns. In December 2015, while the divorce matter was pending, Burns visited her father in Washington, D.C. Concerned about the safety of her jewelry and other valuables, including a Louis Vuitton baby bag, Burns removed the items from her home and put...

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The Future of Travel
ClockNovember 9th, 2020 By Donneshia Johnson

The Future of Travel

 Sir Richard Branson recently announced West Virginia will be the future home of the Virgin Hyperloop Certification Center. The half-billion-dollar project will be south of Morgantown on the site of a former coal mine in Grant and Tucker counties. An estimated 150-200 engineering and technical jobs will be filled, along...

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Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury
ClockNovember 6th, 2020 By Zak Zatezalo

Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines traumatic brain injury by as “a bump, blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain” that can result from external force to the head, including whiplash, blast exposure, or penetrating injury. Many unfortunate people who...

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Lunch Date?
ClockNovember 5th, 2020 By Erin Dodd

Lunch Date?

 Recently, my co-worker bought me lunch. As I slipped through our lobby area, my friend and co-worker, Dayna, with her charming personality, offered me lunch. Dayna had a full course meal -- complete with green beans, roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, ginger-glazed carrots, sweet potato pie and even stuffing. What? It...

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De-stressing on National Stress Awareness Day
ClockNovember 4th, 2020 By

De-stressing on National Stress Awareness Day

 National Stress Awareness Day is November 4, 2020. The day was designed to make people aware of the stressors in their lives and work to counteract them. Some stress is good for you. It is one way your body deals with changes in life and protects itself. However, high amounts...

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A Fall Tradition
ClockNovember 3rd, 2020 By

A Fall Tradition

 This time of year around our house my family is preparing for hunting season. We’ve been working on food plots, cleaning out hunting blinds and setting up our tree cameras. Since my husband was little, he’s always hunted with his dad and brother, learning all sorts of things. Now he’s passing...

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My Favorite Sporting Event Memory
ClockNovember 2nd, 2020 By Jeff Parsons

My Favorite Sporting Event Memory

 In 1994, the then-undefeated WVU Mountaineers played the Florida Gators in the USF&G Insurance Sugar Bowl in the New Orleans Superdome. Game day was on New Year’s Day. Unfortunately, the undefeated season dream of the Mounties, led by Coach Don Nehlen, was dashed. The game was a complete blowout with...

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Safety Tips for Halloween
ClockOctober 30th, 2020 By

Safety Tips for Halloween

 Halloween is a great time to be creative and spend time with family and friends. This year’s Halloween, though, will be a lot different than in years past. That said, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun and spirited Halloween. Whether you’re going trick or treating or if you’re...

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Trick-Or-Treat
ClockOctober 29th, 2020 By

Trick-Or-Treat

 Is your township/school district having trick or treat this year? Some neighborhoods will not be carrying on the Halloween tradition because of COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. However, you might want to check your local newspaper or, possibly, your township’s website or Facebook page for updates. Children are always the reason...

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Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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