Many professionals have a significant commute to work every day. They spend a half an hour or more in traffic on their way to work and possibly even longer on their way home again in the afternoon. After years of commuting to work, many people become frustrated by...
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Most wrong-way drivers are intoxicated
Wrong-way accidents should never happen, especially on the interstate. Many people feel nervous when first driving on the interstate because of the high speeds, but it is technically safer than other roads. This is largely due to the fact that traffic flows in the...
Would it help to raise the driving age?
The legal driving age in the United States is 16, but some argue that this is too young. For evidence, they point to the fact that teenage drivers are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal car accidents. While this age group is relatively small, their...
How do medication errors happen?
There are numerous types of medical malpractice, but medication errors are often overlooked. Medication errors can occur in hospitals, doctor’s practices and pharmacies. The consequences of such errors can be serious and even fatal. It’s important to understand the...
West Virginia road rage incidents on the rise
Road rage is a major issue in the United States, accounting for 66% of all traffic fatalities. The frequency of violent road rage events in the United States has climbed by more than 400% between 2014 and 2023. People in states with more aggressive driving tend to be...
Passengers can be a dangerous source of distraction
Distracted driving often starts with a mobile device. Some people have a very difficult time ignoring cell phone notifications about incoming emails or text messages. There are even some people who engage with social media while actively driving. Digital distraction...
Could new car design standards protect pedestrians from crashes?
Discussions surrounding car safety largely focus on protecting the occupants inside any given vehicle. However, an emerging area of concern is the safety of pedestrians who are at risk of being injured or killed in collisions with vehicles. In September 2024, the...
What to look for when investigating birth injury malpractice in WV
Welcoming a new baby into the world should be a moment filled with joy and excitement. But for some families in West Virginia, this precious time becomes clouded with worry and confusion when their child suffers a birth injury. If you are facing this heartbreaking...
What if you’re partly at fault for a car accident?
Navigating the complexities of fault and compensation after a car accident can be daunting. If you're wondering whether you can still recover compensation if you're partly at fault for an accident in West Virginia, the answer lies in understanding the state's...
Doctors’ prejudices about weight can be dangerous for patients
In a recent guest column in The Washington Post, a physician talked about his earlier misguided belief that patients who were overweight simply weren’t adjusting their lifestyle through diet and exercise to lose weight. Doing that had worked for him when he was...

