After a wrongful death, family members may be able to pursue compensation for funeral expenses, mental anguish, medical expenses and service loss. When a West Virginia resident loses a loved one, the loss can be hard to deal with for years to come. If the death was...
Find out how to report reckless drivers. Also, get information on what constitutes a reckless driver and when you should make a report. Reckless drivers on West Virginia roadways put everyone at risk. Whether they are under the influence of a substance, distracted or...
When living with a spinal injury, a person may have to face pain, mobility changes and grief. If a West Virginia resident receives a spinal injury in a car crash, his or her life may be forever changed. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center,...
Thousands of pedestrians are killed each year in traffic accidents. Drivers need to be aware that people can be walking near traffic at any time. The weather is finally beginning to warm up in West Virginia and across the country. This means more people will start...
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...
Senior citizens may have age-related physical or cognitive conditions that could make it dangerous for them to be behind the wheel. As they age, many people in West Virginia and elsewhere might not want to confront the fact that they may be losing some of their...
Black lung disease and other respiratory illnesses are still ravaging coal miners, despite advances in safety and prevention. For many of those working in West Virginia coal mines, the worksite is a lot safer today than it was back when shafts were still supported...
Football and biking are top sports and recreational causes of TBIs. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) reports 21% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in youth in the United States are the result of injuries sustained while playing sports or...
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...