Personal Injury

Suffering any form of injury can be an emotional and stressful experience. If you believe the injury resulted from someone else’s reckless or negligent acts, you may consider suing the at-fault party for damages.  However, there are key elements that must be...

Injuring your spine in an accident means life will never be the same again. You probably know that, but you might not understand to what extent. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) offers some statistics to help you understand why adequate...

Few medical mistakes have received more media attention than surgeons accidentally leaving items behind in patients. The medical mistake has long been a punchline of television shows. Some people may not realize how very real the risk is of a surgical mistake...

Broken bones are a part of growing up for many kids. Most fractures aren’t serious and heal after some time in a cast.  However, when a growth plate is involved, the consequences can be more significant – particularly if the fracture isn’t treated correctly. That’s...

Does your doctor seem like they’re “checked out” even when they’re in the room with you? Do they seem inattentive, distracted and unable to remember important details about your condition? Your doctor may be suffering from burnout. Despite all the years they may have...

Medical malpractice can take many forms, but the most common is when a doctor negligently makes an avoidable error and does not give a patient the level of care that they deserve or should have expected. This can lead to injuries and even fatalities.  You know that...

A person who suffers from a brain injury can suffer a host of difficulties. Some of these can have such a significant impact on their daily life that they’re unable to function normally. While there are several factors that affect how the brain injury will impact the...

Especially during the autumn and winter months, hunting is a popular sport in West Virginia. Hunters must obtain a license and follow myriad of rules that define things like which weapons are acceptable for hunting, the seasons for each species, bag limits, locations...

When a person is seriously injured, the physical and mental suffering can last for a very long time. Some victims may never make a full recovery. When a young child suffers a personal injury, he or she may require special care. West Virginia parents may feel saddened...

Colleges and universities across the nation are often places where important research and development take place. Laboratories at these institutions allow both students and staff to conduct important work in various fields. West Virginia residents may be among the...