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When you need an insurance company to compensate you after an accident, the process isn't as simple as signing a few documents and collecting. In many cases, the process involves navigating complicated circumstances in which the insurance company tries to get away...

A surgical error is a type of medical malpractice that involves a mistake made on a patient during surgery. This type of medical malpractice includes some of the most severe types of mistakes. They are so serious that the government and medical community refer to...

A new study is examining a method to improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. A recent study is currently focusing on using biomarkers to help in diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Biomarkers are defined as medical signs that...

Understanding West Virginia’s comparative fault statute is imperative for anyone involved in a personal injury lawsuit. Picture two vehicles approaching an intersection in West Virginia. A red car is going to go through a green light, though the driver is speeding and...

Birth injuries can have a great impact on a mother and child's life. In some cases, these injuries are the result of another's negligence. The term birth injury is a broad one that can include injuries to a mother or child that occur during childbirth. A medical...

There are many common types of elder abuse, and those with a loved one in a nursing home should be aware of what they are. Elder abuse is a growing problem in nursing homes in West Virginia and throughout the country. Since nursing home abuse is not always obvious,...

The United States has seen a dramatic spike in the number of maternal deaths during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and in the first year after giving birth. The CDC indicates three out of every five maternal deaths are preventable. Living in the United States should...

In 2018, pedestrian fatalities across the United States reached their highest level in 18 years. Americans’ preference for larger vehicles, driver distraction and ineffective safety features may be key contributors to this deadly trend. People in West Virginia can...

Drivers should be aware of the weather, stay focused on the road and prepare the vehicle to increase their safety. When a West Virginia resident sets out on the road, the driver likely does not expect to get in an automobile accident. However, accidents do happen. The...

Black lung cases are more common in Virginia now than they have ever been, but why is this happening now? Black lung is a disease that affects miners who have inhaled toxic dust while working in poorly ventilated tunnels in Virginia. In the earlier days of coal...