Preeclampsia is a complication that occurs during pregnancy and that is characterized by high blood pressure and possible damage to the kidneys and liver. Typically, preeclampsia develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It can occur even in women who have maintained...
After a horrific auto accident, you may have to make the decision to end life support for a loved one. It is a very difficult situation and a choice that is not easy to make. Besides the emotions of the situation and the unexpected circumstances that you now find...
When you awaken in the morning, you assume you will reach the end of your day without having a medical emergency. Still, if you regularly drive on West Virginia’s occasionally treacherous roadways, you may eventually find yourself in the middle of a catastrophic motor...
When you buy a product, you expect it to meet specific standards. However, sometimes the manufacturer and other sellers may give customers products that do not meet quality standards. If you receive substandard goods from a seller, there is a course of action you may...
You probably would not think that most of products that you purchase in Weirton could harm you, yet the importance placed on product recalls certain suggests that they can. This is particularly true for products that are designed to be consumed, as their defects can...
Those in Weirton who have family members or friends who suffer traumatic brain injuries typically all have the same question: what will the victim’s long-term prognosis be? Unfortunately, answering that question with certainty may be impossible. None of the over 2.87...
Any way in which a vehicle is struck poses threats to the well-being of those riding inside, whether a car is struck from behind by a much larger vehicle or a car veers off of the road and hits a tree. However, Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl, LLP...
Whether shopping for your own children or buying gifts for other little ones in your life such as nieces, nephews and grandchildren, paying attention to safety labels helps keep kids safe. Some products create hazards for very young children while others are generally...
Delivery is a stressful process on a mother and baby. When you give birth in West Virginia, there is the possibility that your baby will suffer an injury. A common issue is nerve damage, which usually occurs in the shoulder, arms and face. In newborns, there are four...
West Virginia residents who suspect medical malpractice must prepare to go through a possibly lengthy malpractice process. When you believe your doctor was the cause of your injury, you must have sufficient evidence to prove it. Medical malpractice cases must show...
