Consumers who purchase products assume they will be as safe as possible. They don’t expect companies to try to skirt safety guidelines. They probably believe that there are oversights for many of the products on the market. Unfortunately, many products hit the shelves...
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Birth injuries that cause lifelong effects
Birth is a complex process that involves potential risk of injury to both mother and child. If not handled properly, a newborn child can suffer birth injuries that could alter their life permanently. While most birth injuries are manageable, some can result in...
The oversized pickup trend is leading to more fatal accidents
An interesting phenomenon has happened over the years, in that pickup truck design has changed significantly. Trucks in the past were smaller and had more simplistic designs, geared around a simple cab and a large bed to carry materials on a job site. But modern...
Why cell phone-related automobile accidents are underreported
West Virginia motorists should know by now that using a cell phone while driving can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, roughly 43,000 people in the United States died in automobile accidents in 2021....
Why do people drive under the influence?
One of the main risks you face on the road comes from impaired drivers. Many of these drivers are under the influence of alcohol, and they are responsible for numerous fatalities and injuries every year. But if drunk driving is so dangerous, why do people do it? Why...
Why a doctor’s apology isn’t an open-and-shut malpractice case
For those who have chosen a profession that’s supposed to be about compassion and healing, doctors often hesitate to apologize when something goes wrong – or sometimes even to express any kind of sympathy. That’s how deeply ingrained the fear of malpractice claims and...
Most car accidents take place close to home
There’s an old saying that most car accidents happen when you’re close to your house. People will often lament the fact that they crashed within just a few miles of getting home, feeling like they had almost made it safely to their destination. Studies have found that...
Off-label drug use during labor could cause a tragedy
There is an assumption that medications approved for administration under certain circumstances are generally safe for patients. Physicians can also prescribe them off-label to people in other scenarios. For example, certain diabetes medications get prescribed...
3 common kinds of distracted driving
Distracted driving is one of the biggest causes of auto accidents. There are three types of distracted driving: manual, visual and cognitive. In other words, distracted driving happens when a driver looks away from the road or takes their hands off the wheel or thinks...
Knee replacement surgery has a high failure rate
About 650,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery each year, but not all of these operations are successful. Knee replacements sometimes fail because patients are told to avoid strenuous exercise, which can lead to a weakening of the muscles that support and...