There are always risks when you go in for surgery at a West Virginia hospital. Shortly before your operation, you typically have a conversation with your doctor about those risks. However, avoidable surgical mistakes present an extra risk to patients that they do not...
Doctor errors, prescribing the wrong medicine, and misdiagnosing a condition represent three common examples of medical malpractice. West Virginia courtrooms might see several other reasons for malpractice claims, including ones focusing on a lack of informed consent....
When a commercial vehicle jackknifes while on a West Virginia road, it's not uncommon to cite driver error or road conditions as the cause of the accident. However, in most cases, this type of wreck can be attributed to improperly inflated tires. Let's take a closer...
Given the size, the weight of the trucks, plus the long monotonous hours truck drivers put in their work, their risk of getting into an accident due to fatigue is much higher than other drivers. If you are a truck driver in West Virginia, read on to learn more about...
Medical malpractice is a lot more common than many people think in West Virginia. When this happens, many individuals choose to bring about a medical malpractice suit against their doctor. Here is more information about malpractice and precautions that patients can...
Tractor-trailers are the tallest, widest, heaviest vehicles rolling into and out of Weirton. While 18-wheelers are an essential part of the West Virginia supply chain, their bulk also makes them the most difficult vehicles to maneuver and to bring to a stop in...
Birth injuries can happen no matter how experienced a doctor may be. Unfortunately, newborns who are born at a military hospital in West Virginia are more likely to be injured during birth than they would if they had been born at a different hospital. Here are several...
A truck driver's blind spot is one of the most dangerous places to be on West Virginia road. If a truck driver doesn't see your vehicle, they could hit your car when they try to switch lanes. You can't always avoid driving in a blind spot, but you should get out of...
If an online retailer sells a product from a third party that is defective and it ultimately injures you, is the online outlet liable for that injury? Amazon says no, but a court of appeals decision from earlier this year says yes. That means West Virginia residents...
As we enter summer, there will be more motorcycle traffic on roads in West Virginia and in all fifty states. Motorcyclists can benefit from safety tips designed to save lives and property. Even if you already know defensive driving strategies and safe driving...
