No doctor wants to perform unnecessary surgery – and no woman wants to have one. However, childbirth is fraught with dangers for both the mother and baby, and C-sections can be life-saving. Is it malpractice when a C-section isn’t performed and the mother or baby...
Like most of the states, West Virginia has changed its law to make certain forms of distracted driving illegal. Specifically, state statutes prohibit the manual use of a mobile phone while in control of a vehicle. Police officers have the authority to issue citations...
A subdural hematoma is a type of brain injury that happens when a blood vessel has been broken. There is bleeding within the brain tissue itself. This could be a relatively “minor” amount of bleeding compared to other types of injuries, but it is still very...
It is no secret that distraction is a major factor in many vehicle collisions. West Virginia has had a handheld phone use ban in place for drivers since 2012. Yet, that and similar laws across the country have not prevented distraction from continuing to play a major...
You may have suffered an injury. As a result, you might need to file a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can help you recover financial loss caused by your medical condition. There are several kinds of damages you can collect depending on how an injury is...
Medication is crucial to the recovery of so many people. Yet, as we’ve discussed here recently, prescription medication errors are a serious threat to patient safety. It’s been estimated that medication errors harm at least 1.5 million people every year. Too often,...
When manufacturers fail to ensure the safety of their products, it can lead to serious consequences and product liability claims. These claims may concern various products, from household items to complex machinery and vehicles. Product liability law helps protect...
Modern advances in medicine have meant that many conditions can be fairly easily treated with the appropriate medication. For example, many infections can be cleared up with a batch of antibiotics. For some people, medication becomes part of their daily routine to...
Trust is paramount in healthcare. Patients entrust their lives to medical professionals with the expectation of receiving safe and effective care. However, beneath the surface, patients can experience medical errors, which can have fatal consequences. Medical...
West Virginia is a motorcyclist's dream. Curving roads weaving through the mountains, and sweeping views of deep gorges make riding on two wheels an adventure. As we head into the warmer months, thousands of motorcycles will take to busy highways and rural roads. May...
