As a responsible driver, you already know that distracted driving is unsafe. Texting or using handheld apps while driving affects your awareness of what is happening around you and your ability to react to changes like stopped traffic and red lights. So do other...
Multiple people are often present at West Virginia births. The parents will be surrounded by two or more medical personnel, but they experience the event differently. Parents usually have little knowledge of medical interventions related to birth. Medical workers...
Commercial trucking remains a vital component of the economy. An untold number of trucks travel through and across West Virginia to deliver valuable cargo. Unfortunately, problems may arise when the cargo needs to be secured correctly. Tractor-trailers are heavy...
Many people assume that they couldn't have PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, if they haven't gone through an intense trauma war, rape or an accident. However, it's possible for anyone to suffer from trauma. If you perceive that your life, psychological...
Roundabouts, also known as traffic circles, are becoming increasingly popular on roads worldwide. In recent years, there has been a trend towards using roundabouts in the United States, with more and more communities replacing traditional intersections with these...
Several factors can harm a baby during delivery, resulting in a birth injury. In West Virginia, such injuries can occur due to the difficulty of the baby's birth, illness, or medical errors. Although some injuries are treatable and not severe, others can cause...
According to medical records, between 3% and 6% of mothers in West Virginia and around the country develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth, but may experts think the true figure is much higher. They believe that most birth-related PTSD goes...
Car crashes can be traumatic experiences for West Virginia drivers, both physically and emotionally. Even if you feel okay after an accident, it's essential to consider that some injuries might not be immediately noticeable. Some of the most serious injuries from car...
Experiencing birth trauma can be a difficult and emotional experience for new parents in West Virginia. Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical negligence, complications during labor or genetic disorders. Despite the challenges that...
All West Virginia expectant parents hope for pregnancies that result in healthy children, but pregnancy or birth complications sometimes dash these hopes. Women can suffer medical harm and so can their infants. When health care professionals or pharmaceutical...
