James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has represented many people injured by medical devices, and is currently reviewing potential claims for injuries related to the Essure birth control device. Essure is a permanently implanted birth control device which consists of metal coils that are implanted in the fallopian tubes that carry eggs from …
Asbestos in Cosmetics
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. represents people who have been injured by exposure to asbestos. This mineral was deliberately used to make many products such as insulation, gaskets and packing material, but it has also appeared as a contaminant in products such as baby powder and cosmetics. Recently, asbestos was reported in children’s cosmetics …
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Involving Bare Metal Defense
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has represented victims of asbestos exposure for almost 30 years, and many of our clients have been exposed to asbestos in ships and shipyards while serving in the Navy. On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a case involving a defense that …
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Asbestos Found in Children’s Makeup
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. represents people injured by asbestos exposure. Over the years, asbestos has been used in thousands of products. Many of these uses are well known, such as pipe and boiler insulation, gaskets and packing material, automobile brakes, floor tiles, and shingles, but some of them might surprise you, such as …
Older Adult Drivers
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. represents people who have been injured through the negligence of others. Many people are injured because of motor vehicle accidents but this is a special problem for older drivers, who may have age related conditions which affect their driving and tend to be more susceptible to injury when accidents occur …
Women and Mesothelioma
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has represented many victims of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer almost always caused by asbestos exposure. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma which develops on the lining of the lungs (about 75% of all cases), followed by peritoneal mesothelioma (about 20% of all cases), which develops in …
Be Safe! Wear Your Helmet
James F. Humphreys & Associates. L.C. represents people who have been injured or killed through the negligence of others. Mr. Humphreys, the founder of the firm, is a former chair of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), and counsel to the West Virginia Brain Injury Association, Inc. (WVBIA). As such, he recognizes that some …
Asbestos & the Movies
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has represented victims of asbestos exposure for almost 30 years. At one time, asbestos was considered a magic mineral because it was cheap, a good insulator, and resistant to fire and chemicals. Because of these useful properties, it was used in an amazing array of products and industries, …
James F. Humphreys Donates to Local Causes
James F. Humphreys recently pledged $5,000 to benefit The Foundation for the Thomas Memorial in the Charleston, W.V. area. A portion of the money will cover the costs of car seats and baby supplies for low-income families in need, and the rest will provide 125 free flu shots to the elderly. Founded in 1989, The …
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Driving Related Brain Injuries
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. represents people who have suffered brain injuries because of the negligence of others. The owner and founder of the firm, James F. Humphreys, is a former chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and is general counsel to the West Virginia Brain …
