When something feels off with your baby’s health, it’s natural to search for answers. You might wonder whether what happened was a birth defect or a birth injury. Though these terms sound similar, they mean very different things, especially when it comes to...
If you’ve been injured in a car crash or other type of accident or event that is the result of someone else’s negligence, you likely have the right to seek compensation for medical bills and other expenses and financial losses. It’s a safe bet, however, that the other...
Lengthy commutes have become somewhat common in recent decades. Many people drive 45 minutes or more every day to reach work and return home. Spending that much time on the road can become a source of frustration. People may try to reclaim that lost time by...
If you've experienced complications from anesthesia during a medical procedure, you may wonder whether your suffering resulted from standard risks or preventable errors. Understanding common anesthesia medication errors helps you determine whether medical negligence...
Childbirth injuries to mothers remain a significant concern in healthcare, ranging from physical trauma to severe psychological complications. While many birth injuries are unavoidable, healthcare providers must maintain proper standards of care during labor and...
When a doctor fails to refer a patient to a specialist on time or at all, they may be considered to have acted negligently. This is because healthcare professionals are required to provide patients with reasonable care, which includes recognizing when a specialist’s...
When you meet with your doctor, the least you expect is that they’ll listen to you. You need to tell them about your symptoms, when they started, and any other related factors that you can think of. This helps the doctor make an accurate diagnosis. However, studies...
Texting while driving is dangerous. It is also a violation of state traffic ordinances. There is a handheld device ban in place that applies to all motorists in West Virginia. Drivers who text, read emails or manually dial their phones in traffic are at risk of...
While motorcycling can be efficient and fun, it is also risky. One of the most common causes of crashes is a driver claiming they "didn’t see" the motorcycle. Motorcycles are smaller and narrower, making them harder to see. However, there is often more to it than...
When you sign up for a gym membership, your primary goal is to promote your health, fitness and well-being. However, despite your positive intentions, you may experience accidents and injuries when you’re working out. You may sustain gym-related injuries due to a slip...
