Whether you noticed something was wrong during a routine checkup or watched doctors rush your newborn out of the room, a birth injury changes everything. The medical bills, long-term care costs and unanswered questions that follow can feel just as overwhelming as the...
In the moments following a car accident, you naturally want to reach out to friends and family. Social media offers an immediate way to share updates about your recovery. However, your social media activity can have unintended consequences for your legal claim....
You trusted your provider to determine what was wrong. When a diagnosis comes late and your condition worsens in the meantime, it raises an important question. When does a delay in diagnosis cross the line into medical malpractice under West Virginia law? What is a...
Product failures can lead to injuries, property damage or expensive repairs. When something breaks, you might wonder whether a defect caused the problem or whether normal use over time did. This difference matters because it determines whether you can pursue a legal...
Surgery always carries some risk. Even when your medical team takes proper precautions, an infection can still occur. At the same time, some infections may point to deeper problems with sterilization or follow up care. If you develop a serious infection after surgery...
A car accident can change your life in a matter of seconds. While broken bones and visible injuries often receive immediate attention, it may take days or weeks before symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) appear. The first indications of a TBI may be subtle at...
Those who file a claim of medical malpractice or “medical professional liability” in West Virginia must first obtain what’s called a screening certificate of merit. This is a document signed under oath by a qualified medical provider. West Virginia is one of a...
When a woman goes into labor, she expects that her labor and delivery will be without incident and that she'll be able to enjoy her newborn. In some cases, childbirth is unpredictable, and complications can arise during the delivery that can affect the newborn's...
Some medication errors are technically dispensing errors. A pharmacist or the technicians assisting them provide the wrong drug, offer the wrong dosage or make mistakes when compounding medications intended for intravenous (IV) administration. However, quite a few...
Preparing for a malpractice claim often requires you to make difficult decisions, including whether to settle your case or take it to trial. Each option carries different advantages and risks that can affect both your recovery and your peace of mind. This blog...
