Labor and delivery is a very dangerous time for both a mother and her unborn child. Many different things can go wrong that could lead to permanent injuries, infertility or even death. Most births take place at medical facilities specifically to protect mother and...
Semi-trucks are very intimidating vehicles. Drivers who notice a semi-truck right in front of them or approaching them at a crossroads might feel a little nervous. That anxiety is totally warranted, as large commercial trucks can cause some of the worst possible...
As a parent, your newborn baby’s health is a top priority. If you suspect your baby sustained an injury during the birthing process, you are probably feeling helpless and you are right to be concerned. If you are considering filing a lawsuit in connection with your...
A proposed new federal regulation that would help protect West Virginia's coal miners from black lung has been a long time coming. It was 49 years ago that the CDC first recommended that miners be exposed to no more than 50 micrograms of silica dust per cubic meter of...
While any job can lead to a work-related injury or illness, some types of jobs are especially dangerous. For example, you can develop a repetitive stress injury in an office but are much less likely to suffer a life-threatening accident compared with workers in...
The wrongful death of a loved one often leaves grieving families with little information, few answers and limited support from any parties who may be involved. It is a challenging time for the family of someone who passes away due to a personal injury. Even though no...
Driving is a deceptively mundane everyday activity. While most of us prefer not to dwell on the dangers of commanding a literal ton of glass, metal and highly flammable fuel at high speeds, the chances of disaster striking are greater than we realize. According to the...
It is no secret that the birthing process is an extremely delicate procedure. Between the complexity of the process and the fragility of the newborn, birth injuries have become a common occurrence. According to Standford Medicine, some injuries have become more common...
Charleston, West Virginia has a thriving economy, a strong local real estate market and plenty of cultural opportunities. It is also a large urban center, which means that it experiences its fair share of serious motor vehicle collisions. Every year, the media and...
There’s no question about it: Seat belts do save lives. In addition to saving hundreds of thousands of lives over the years since they first started appearing in vehicles, seat belts also prevent or lessen a lot of injuries. They can also cause them. “Seat belt...