Responsible drivers may do the right thing after being involved in an auto accident in West Virginia. Even though the motorist knows they were negligent, they might provide contact and insurance information without any questions. Unfortunately, there will be other...
Many drivers in West Virginia who are injured in motor vehicle accidents do not realize that their insurance claims may be reduced or even denied in some instances due to the comparative negligence law applied by the state when a case goes to court. Insurance...
Through the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a recall for snorkels carried by Costco has been issued. Huish Outdoors encourages residents of West Virginia to destroy any Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel product because it has a flaw that increases the risk of...
Some babies born in West Virginia hospitals are injured during birth. In many cases, birth injuries happen because of factors that are out of the doctor’s control such as the position or the size of the baby. There are also many birth injuries that are caused by...
Shoulder dystocia is a condition that may cause severe, permanent injury to the baby or mother. The faster the doctor acts to resolve this problem, the lower the chances of an injury. If a doctor worsens the effects of birth injury, the patient has the right to file a...
There are always risks when you go in for surgery at a West Virginia hospital. Shortly before your operation, you typically have a conversation with your doctor about those risks. However, avoidable surgical mistakes present an extra risk to patients that they do not...
Doctor errors, prescribing the wrong medicine, and misdiagnosing a condition represent three common examples of medical malpractice. West Virginia courtrooms might see several other reasons for malpractice claims, including ones focusing on a lack of informed consent....
When a commercial vehicle jackknifes while on a West Virginia road, it's not uncommon to cite driver error or road conditions as the cause of the accident. However, in most cases, this type of wreck can be attributed to improperly inflated tires. Let's take a closer...
Given the size, the weight of the trucks, plus the long monotonous hours truck drivers put in their work, their risk of getting into an accident due to fatigue is much higher than other drivers. If you are a truck driver in West Virginia, read on to learn more about...
Medical malpractice is a lot more common than many people think in West Virginia. When this happens, many individuals choose to bring about a medical malpractice suit against their doctor. Here is more information about malpractice and precautions that patients can...
