It seems that in recent years, the practice of medicine has become less and less personal. While patients once enjoyed routine and adequately long visits with their primary care physician, these visits have increasingly become shorter and more cursory in nature. In...
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What can I get compensation for after a serious car crash?
Car crash statistics show West Virginia’s roads are less dangerous now than they were just 15 years ago. Still, far too many people who get behind the wheel end up suffering life-changing injuries as a result of a wreck. In 2015, 1,267 people suffered serious injuries...
Seeking Tech Solutions To Truck Accidents
If you happen to come across any trucking industry publications online, you will likely see articles lamenting the high costs of truck accident litigation – Specifically, high-dollar jury awards. There is even a term coined to describe jury awards over $10 million:...
Don’t make these 4 mistakes in your car accident claim
No one ever plans to get into a car accident. The shock of even a minor collision can rattle a driver of any experience level. However, as difficult as it is to keep a clear head and gather information for your insurance claim after a crash, you must follow the...
Several Patients Die Under Negligent Doctor’s Care
Many cases of medical malpractice revolve around complex medical issues. As such, juries may need the help of expert medical witnesses to explain the issues and to help understand how the doctor or hospital was at fault. But there are also cases where a physician’s...
Holiday Weekend Brings Drunk Driving Accident Dangers
We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday weekend. For most people in West Virginia, that means a three-day weekend filled with fun (and socially distanced) activities with family and friends. And for many, summer celebrations are incomplete without...
Product Liability: Three Types Of Claims
When you buy a product, you probably take safety for granted. Most of us assume that the products we buy have been thoroughly tested and have passed safety inspection. Unfortunately, the fact that a product is on the market is not a guarantee that it is safe. Things...
DNA research could predict when an infant could develop brain damage after difficult birth
An infant that suffers oxygen deprivation before or during delivery is at serious risk of developing a brain injury. Effects can include visual or audial impairment, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. These conditions can cause lifelong impairment for your child. Sometimes,...
Flooded roads are more dangerous than they appear
As heavy rains continue to fall across West Virginia, water levels rise. The dips and valleys of The Mountain State’s scenic roadways fill with water, causing damage to the state’s infrastructure. These flooded roads may seem inconvenient but hide dangerous road...
What are the symptoms of severe concussion?
When West Virginia residents like you get into crashes, head injuries should be a top concern. One of the most common types of head injuries are concussions. Some people think all concussions are mild. Unfortunately, this is not true. It is important to understand the...