Drivers are also consumers. They often stay on top of trends to know what tools or gear to purchase next for their vehicles. So, it is reasonably alarming when an item is defective, as they trusted the manufacturer to sell it in good condition. Ford, a U.S. automaker,...
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New rules to prevent furniture tip-overs to go into effect
Furniture for storing clothes such as wardrobes and armoires is essential for any home. These pieces are vital for everyday living unless a homeowner wants to leave their clothes out in the open. However, these furniture pieces can also be dangerous, especially for...
What happens if your baby sustains a spinal birth injury?
Delivering an infant might be the most fragile beginning in your parental journey. The slightest hint of injury can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation. Spinal cord damage means severe interference to the connection between the brain and the rest of...
Why baby neck floats are dangerous
Despite growing awareness about the potential dangers that baby neck floats pose, these risky products are for sale in West Virginia. Baby neck floats are inflatable devices designed to hold an infant's head above water while the baby floats on their back. While they...
Are hospitals liable for hospital-acquired infections?
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...
Grounds for bringing a product liability claim in West Virginia
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...
Psychiatric drugs for children could represent malpractice
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...
Can pregnancy complications lead to birth injuries?
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...
Promote motorcycle safety and prevent collisions
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...
Distracted driving deaths rose 11 percent in the U.S.
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...