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...
When a child suffers from oxygen deprivation during birth, they could develop a condition called cerebral palsy. This happens because the lack of oxygen leads to brain damage. For instance, the umbilical cord could get wrapped around the baby’s neck, or the mother...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death among children, making vehicle safety a top priority for parents and caregivers. Because crashes can happen unexpectedly, taking specific precautions can significantly reduce the risk that children will...
Many professionals have a significant commute to work every day. They spend a half an hour or more in traffic on their way to work and possibly even longer on their way home again in the afternoon. After years of commuting to work, many people become frustrated by...
Wrong-way accidents should never happen, especially on the interstate. Many people feel nervous when first driving on the interstate because of the high speeds, but it is technically safer than other roads. This is largely due to the fact that traffic flows in the...
The legal driving age in the United States is 16, but some argue that this is too young. For evidence, they point to the fact that teenage drivers are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal car accidents. While this age group is relatively small, their...
