Suppose a driver swerves into another lane on a West Virginia road. The other driver turns sharply to avoid a crash, loses control and hits a guardrail. The first driver keeps going. No contact occurred, but the crash still caused injuries and property damage. A...
A medical error can leave you wondering who should answer for the harm you suffered. If a doctor makes a serious mistake while treating you in a West Virginia hospital, the hospital may sometimes share responsibility. However, a hospital does not automatically become...
Most people link impaired driving to alcohol or drugs, but exhaustion behind the wheel of a semi-truck can be just as deadly. Truck drivers often face long hours, tight schedules and pressure to deliver on time. When fatigue sets in, the results can look a lot like...
When a patient suffers serious harm due to a healthcare provider's failure to meet accepted medical standards, understanding the financial limits on recovery is an important part of evaluating a malpractice claim. West Virginia's Medical Professional Liability Act...
Fetal monitoring errors can contribute to hypoxic birth injuries when a medical team misses signs that a baby is not getting enough oxygen during labor. In a medical malpractice case, the issue is often whether doctors or nurses recognized fetal distress in time and...
A rear-end crash may not leave crushed vehicles or major debris, but that does not mean the injuries are minor. Many people walk away from these collisions believing they are unharmed, only to develop pain or other symptoms later. Knowing how these crashes can cause...
Most pregnancies advance without serious complications. However, some conditions require close medical monitoring because they can increase risks for both mother and baby. One such condition is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver disorder that can...
As a driver, you’ve almost certainly heard of the dangers of distracted driving. However, it’s possible that you engage in it much more than you realize. Most things you do in the car will distract you to some degree. This is because there are three forms of...
In West Virginia, not every injury automatically results in a legal case. To recover compensation, you generally must prove that another party’s negligence caused your injuries and resulting losses. Understanding the basic legal requirements can help you decide...
Counterfeit products have become increasingly common, particularly in online marketplaces and through third-party sellers. People often think of counterfeit products as high-end brand knockoffs, but they are even more common than that, including electronics, household...
