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,...
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...
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...
Going to the hospital for treatment or procedures should result in healing. However, in some cases, it may find you dealing with more severe medical issues than before. Hospitals are businesses that deal with the care of patients. They provide a level of care critical...
Recently, you were in what you thought was a minor car accident. At least it seemed minor. Is there a chance you suffered an injury that may crop up later on? To help you determine if you should seek financial compensation from the at-fault party for injuries, see...
When it comes to drowsiness behind the wheel, there are a variety of reasons why people become tired or doze off on the road. In this post, we will examine some other risk factors that extend beyond losing sleep. Unfortunately, many fatalities occur as a result of...
Regardless of laws banning cellphones behind the wheel, drivers still take their chances and use them. Statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association show that over 2,800 traffic deaths in 2018 were due to a driver's distraction. West Virginia...
Virginia mothers want the best care when they go into labor. The good news is that most modern hospitals offer a safe delivery experience. The bad news is mistakes can happen anywhere, to anyone. Today we will look at Erb's palsy. This is a type of birth injury that...
When you get injured, proving fault is the key way to show that misconduct occurred. However, the legal blame for your pain does not always fall solely on your doctor or personal care physician. Hospital owners One aspect is of medical malpractice is respondeat...
From hospitals and grocery stores to retail centers and infrastructure projects, West Virginia construction workers complete some of the most important building projects in the area. They are a critical component of a thriving economy, but construction jobs are also...
