With the holiday season upon us, toy sales are at a high which raises concerns of the safety of toys and gifts that may pose serious danger to children without many even realizing. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 2014 saw approximately 251,800 toy-related injuries throughout U.S. emergency rooms,…
Each year, the month of October is sponsored by the Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care in honor of individuals living in long-term care facilities. The focus is on awareness of dignity, respect, and the value of each individual resident. This year’s theme for Residents’ Rights Month 2015 is “CARE…
One of the biggest travel holidays of the year is just a week away. While many of us are packing our bags for a long weekend getaway this Labor Day, it’s important to keep safety in mind when preparing to hit the road. Labor Day is one of the busiest…
With summer in full swing, July is when we celebrate National Grilling Month, and appropriately so with July being the most popular month for grilling. The next time you gather with friends and family, don’t forget to keep grilling safety in mind to help prevent any injuries. Each July, emergency…
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded their year-long investigation of West Virginia’s mental health system for children. Their findings reported that the system violates the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their reliance on facilities such as psychiatric hospitals. In an open letter addressed to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin,…
A brain injury can range from mild to severe, but regardless, under no circumstance should they be taken lightly. When someone suffers from a brain injury, they can experience permanent neurobiological damage and a variety of other deficits. If you have suffered from a brain injury, contact our Charleston brain…
Started by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Older Driver Safety Awareness Week runs December 1 to December 5. The goal of the week-long observance is to help seniors and their families adapt to transportation needs with age and help elderly drivers avoid auto accidents. While it’s important to respect our…
According to AAA, Halloween is one of the leading days for pedestrian injuries. Kids are also four times more likely to be hit by a car. If your trick-or-treating ended in trauma due to a reckless driver, our Parkersburg personal injury attorneys can build a case against the party responsible….
AAA’s annual Memorial Day travel forecast estimates that more than 36 million motorists will be taking a trip over the long weekend. The vast majority of these vacationers will be traveling by car. We at Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law, wish you and your family the safest and happiest of…
Just weeks after West Virginia’s drinking water was contaminated by a chemical spill, an environmental scientist discovered formaldehyde in a water sample taken from a Charleston restaurant. If you live in Charleston and sustained injuries from exposure to a dangerous chemical, our toxic torts attorneys can evaluate your case and…
