Patients usually go to the hospital for treatment, but there are times when hospitalization results in a severe infection. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are more common than you might think, and when they result from negligence, they might constitute medical...
As consumers, we put a certain level of trust in manufacturers and sellers that the products they put out in the market are safe and will work their function as expected. However, there are cases when a product turns out to be defective and causes injury to a...
West Virginia parents who are hoping to help their troubled or disturbed children often receive prescriptions for psychiatric drugs for them. This class of drugs includes antidepressants, anti-psychotics and addictive stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
Unfortunately, birth injuries do occur in West Virginia. When they do, they can lead to lifelong disabilities and medical complications for what have otherwise been perfectly healthy children. Some may even die. Even worse, many of these birth injuries were probably...
Statistically, a person riding a motorcycle is over 20 times more likely to suffer a traffic-related fatality than someone driving a passenger car. For this reason, West Virginia drivers are encouraged to pay special attention to motorcycle riders. Everyone can play a...
As a responsible driver, you already know that distracted driving is unsafe. Texting or using handheld apps while driving affects your awareness of what is happening around you and your ability to react to changes like stopped traffic and red lights. So do other...
Multiple people are often present at West Virginia births. The parents will be surrounded by two or more medical personnel, but they experience the event differently. Parents usually have little knowledge of medical interventions related to birth. Medical workers...
Commercial trucking remains a vital component of the economy. An untold number of trucks travel through and across West Virginia to deliver valuable cargo. Unfortunately, problems may arise when the cargo needs to be secured correctly. Tractor-trailers are heavy...
Many people assume that they couldn't have PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, if they haven't gone through an intense trauma war, rape or an accident. However, it's possible for anyone to suffer from trauma. If you perceive that your life, psychological...
Roundabouts, also known as traffic circles, are becoming increasingly popular on roads worldwide. In recent years, there has been a trend towards using roundabouts in the United States, with more and more communities replacing traditional intersections with these...
