Blog: Press Release
- New Study Identifies U.S. Counties Hit Hardest by Accidental Poisoning Deaths
Apr 28, 2026
April 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A new nationwide study from Sadaka Law identifies the U.S. counties with the highest fatality rates for accidental poisoning, shedding light on an ongoing public health concern driven by alcohol, narcotics, medications, and other substances. The findings show that McDowell County, West Virginia ranks #1, with a rate of 145.66 per 100,000 people, the highest overall accidental poisoning fatality rate in the country. An additional six...Read More