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Freedom Industries’ ‘Accident’ – A Giant Chemistry Experiment which has Forever Changed the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of West Virginians and which will take Decades to Fully Understand
ClockFebruary 3rd, 2014 By

Freedom Industries’ ‘Accident’ – A Giant Chemistry Experiment which has Forever Changed the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of West Virginians and which will take Decades to Fully Understand

 I lived in the heart of the Kanawha Valley a/k/a "The Chemical Valley" for twelve years before leaving in 2009. Having a degree in chemistry, it amazed and perplexed me that chemical plants and storage tanks were permitted to operate in the midst of such a populated area, directly on...

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Pray For Victims of Clarksburg Cell Tower Collapse
ClockFebruary 2nd, 2014 By

Pray For Victims of Clarksburg Cell Tower Collapse

 Three workers have been killed and others have been hurt in the collapse of a cell tower near Clarksburg, West Virginia. As the State continues to struggle with the aftermath of the water contamination disaster in the Kanawha region, this additional disaster is another blow. For older West Virginians, the...

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Happy Super Bowl Weekend!
ClockJanuary 31st, 2014 By

Happy Super Bowl Weekend!

 Happy Super Bowl weekend! As many prepare for the biggest sports weekend in America, we'll be taking it all in with our families and friends. Spring will soon be here - with competition and excitement in the air, it's a great time to sign your children up for sports and...

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Super Bowl Commercials and Trial Lawyers — Great Storytellers
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Super Bowl Commercials and Trial Lawyers — Great Storytellers

 Why is the Super Bowl the most watched television event almost every year? Is it the matchup between two great football teams? Perhaps. Is it the halftime entertainment that provides memorable moments by famous musical acts like Janet Jackson's well-documented wardrobe malfunction? Possibly. But, I think the thing that may...

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Name Your Favorite Mascot for a Chance to Win WVU Basketball Tickets
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Name Your Favorite Mascot for a Chance to Win WVU Basketball Tickets

 Who's your favorite collegiate mascot? Naming your selection could land you 4 tickets to WVU's matchup against Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 5th. Like our page, share this post with your friends, and comment with your favorite mascot for a chance to win. The winner will be announced on Monday, February...

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Step Aside, Bill Gates — You’re in My Spot
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Step Aside, Bill Gates — You’re in My Spot

 Several weeks ago, I began to notice a problem in my right hand. For no apparent reason, two of my fingers were intermittently going numb. I did nothing at first, hoping the problem would resolve itself with time. As with most medical issues that I ignore, the problem did not go...

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The Bordas & Bordas Legal Review on Chemical Spills and Post-Game Interviews
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The Bordas & Bordas Legal Review on Chemical Spills and Post-Game Interviews

 This week's edition of the Bordas & Bordas Legal Review tackles the two topics dominating headlines: The Charleston Chemical Spill and Richard Sherman's post-game interview. What are the potential legal ramifications of each? Who is being or may be sued? Who is talking about Richard Sherman and is there a...

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The Affordable Healthcare Act and Sticker Shock
ClockJanuary 27th, 2014 By

The Affordable Healthcare Act and Sticker Shock

 I opened my newspaper one Saturday morning in early January to read an article about the new healthcare law and was startled to learn that one of its problems is \the fact that people with chronic illnesses, the ones in the most need of medical care and testing, would be...

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January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
ClockJanuary 24th, 2014 By

January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

 When I was told that I had cervical cancer twenty years ago, I had two small children and was scared to death. Not only did the doctors mention cervical cancer, but they expressed some fear that it had already turned into ovarian cancer. My first thought was what would happen...

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Alex Rodriguez – An Amazing Legal Drama:
ClockJanuary 23rd, 2014 By Geoff Brown

Alex Rodriguez – An Amazing Legal Drama:

 It's like something out of a movie. Secret drug exchanges. Code words. Cover-ups. Stolen documents. Famous people. There is probably already a script in Hollywood somewhere. Welcome to the life of Alex Rodriguez. I became a fan of the New York Yankees during my last year at West Point and...

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$50 Million

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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