May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Tennessee and across the United States. Local safety organizations fund numerous advertising campaigns and public awareness initiatives to help maximize motorcycle rider safety as more two-wheeled vehicles take to the road...
Many people in the United States take medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, assuming that their benefits will outweigh the risks. Everyone who takes medications counts on pharmaceutical companies to provide them with accurate information about the side...
Realizing that your loved one has been abused by the very people who are supposed to care for them is difficult. Once that happens, you’ll need to act on the information you have. The first thing you need to do is to ensure your loved one is (now) safe and has the...
Prescription drugs are intended to improve your health, not harm it. Unfortunately, sometimes, these medications cause unforeseen side effects or are prescribed incorrectly, leading to serious injuries. If a prescription drug has injured you, know that you're not...
West Virginia's motorcycle helmet law is classified as a universal helmet law. This means it applies to all motorcycle riders, regardless of age or experience level. There aren’t any exceptions to this law, so all riders should always have a helmet on while traveling...
Car accidents are a common occurrence on our roads, and they can have a significant impact on the lives of those involved. When you're in a car accident due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. What’s...
Weight loss medications have been a goal for pharmaceutical companies for years. Most people would very happily take a medication if it meant they could lose weight with minimal effort. In recent months, a trio of similar drugs have become incredibly popular. The...
Most people will require a professional medical evaluation after a crash to either rule out or diagnose a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and obtain prompt treatment so that any condition that has developed doesn't get worse. A TBI could be the result of blunt force...
Numerous rules apply in a motor vehicle collision scenario in West Virginia. The rule that requires the most immediate application after a crash is the reporting requirements imposed by West Virginia law. Any time a crash leads to someone getting hurt or causes at...
Semitruck crashes can result in devastating consequences, affecting not just truck drivers but also other road users. The reasons for semitruck crashes can be multifaceted. They can range from human error to mechanical failures, each with risks and repercussions....