WHEELING — Toriseva Law announced the team of attorneys collaborating on behalf of female law enforcement in the state who are planning to sue the state police for alleged misconduct. Toriseva Law will collaborate with the Law Offices of Kelly R. Reed and Cranston & Edwards on the lawsuits. Clcik Here to read the full article on wvrecord.com The post Toriseva Law announces attorney team for state police misconduct cases appeared first on Cranston & Edwards PLLC ..read more

5 Truths About Nursing Home Neglect What Every Family Should Know Many very fine long-term personal care facilities are available, offering skilled, compassionate, and attentive care. Yet, there is no guarantee that your loved one is receiving the level of care you were promised in shiny brochures and carefully executed facility tours. Similar to medical facilities, nursing homes are businesses. As such, they are prone to the pitfalls and consequences of cost-saving measures that can affect the care your family member receives. If your loved one resides in a nursing home or personal care facil ..read more

Domestic Violence Support & Resources Cranston & Edwards — Morgantown, WV The past few years have brought a lot of turmoil and emotional upheaval to homes in Morgantown and throughout West Virginia. From the COVID-19 pandemic, political issues, drug overdose and suicide epidemics to many other stressful situations, we have witnessed an intense level of suffering across our region. Unfortunately, these and other stresses have contributed to an increase in domestic violence throughout our region. At Cranston & Edwards PLLC, we sincerely care about our clients and the communities we s ..read more

Should I Sue a Faulty Product Manufacturer? 3 Things to Consider Before Filing a Civil Lawsuit Defective products are quite common. Chances are, you have encountered many faulty products in your life. In most cases, when a product fails to perform as advertised you can simply return it to the place of purchase for exchange or a refund. When a faulty product causes serious personal injuries, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses under various laws that govern the safety of consumer goods, mechanical equipment, medical devices, and medications. Before you make the call to pursu ..read more

Seriously Injured by Toxins, Poisons, or Hazardous Materials at Work In WV? You Must Act Fast Chemical manufacturing is the top industrial sector in West Virginia, followed closely by motor vehicles and parts, metals, petroleum and coal, aerospace and transportation equipment, plastics, rubber, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco products – all of which pose a distinct threat to manufacturing industry employees statewide. If you were exposed to hazardous chemicals toxins, or poisonous materials at work and suffered serious harm, it is important to obtain first aid and emergency medical treatment righ ..read more

Seriously Injured by a Commercial Truck? When Corporate Greed and Negligence Cause Tragic Accidents Accidents caused by trucking company negligence represent a systemic failure. These types of crashes – and the serious injuries they cause – should never happen. When corporate negligence results in serious harm it creates profound legal liabilities – and it is just wrong. Reckless acts on the part of commercial trucking companies, in particular, can cause significant and catastrophic damage to life and property when they prioritize profit over safety. These careless companies endanger their dri ..read more

Catastrophic Accidents How to Fight for Your Loved One Catastrophic injuries are costly – and not just financially. The loss of all of the hopes and dreams you had for your loved one, being unable to enjoy life together as you had hoped, and having your entire future ripped from reality can be utterly devastating for the victim, as well as you and your entire family. Learn how to fight to get financial justice and the compensation you will need to provide a lifetime of care for your family member who was catastrophically injured through no fault of their own in West Virginia. I’m Very Busy. Wh ..read more

3 Shocking Facts About Texting and Driving Using a handheld electronic device while driving is strictly banned in West Virginia. Yet, we continue to witness lives being destroyed throughout the state as a result of cellphone use and texting while driving. In our office, we see this pain and anguish every day. It never gets easier. The use of cellphones behind the wheel contributes to an estimated 1.5 million traffic accidents each year and the loss of more than 500 lives. If someone you know continues to text and drive, we hope you’ll join us in giving a thumbs down to this extremely dangerous ..read more

What is the Purpose of the Civil Justice System? Cranston & Edwards PLLC — Morgantown, WV The overarching goal of our legal system is to protect our communities. As attorneys, we make our communities safer places to live, work, and raise our families. In the United States, we have a criminal and civil justice system. While the criminal justice system determines innocence or guilt and addresses legal offenses on behalf of governmental entities, our civil justice system determines liability and provides a means to settle legal disputes between citizens and other people or corporations. Carel ..read more

Why Do Injured Pedestrians Need Legal Representation? Cranston & Edwards PLLC Protects Your Rights At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Shockingly, 17 pedestrians are killed and more than 200 pedestrians are injured every day in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you or a family member were seriously injured as a pedestrian, you might believe the case will be straightforward. Unfortunately, this is rarely true. Securing legal representation is the best way to protect your rights. Trust your person ..read more