After a car wreck in West Virginia, the other driver’s insurance company may call you quickly with a settlement offer. It can be tempting to take the money and put the accident behind you. However, a fair settlement should cover much more than just your first hospital...
Working in the timber industry is a dangerous job where you trust in your equipment and safety procedures. But what happens when a life-altering injury shatters that trust? Many devastating logging accidents are a direct result of preventable safety failures. Under...
Preventable birth injuries are usually the last thing new parents expect to experience. Unfortunately, medical negligence during labor and delivery or mistakes during the birth process can have devastating consequences. A delay in interventions when an infant is in...
A car accident is traumatic, especially when memory loss complicates the situation. If you find yourself unable to recall the details of your accident, you might wonder if you can still pursue legal action to hold the other party financially accountable for the cost...
An accident at work can leave people injured and unable to support their families. In the worst cases, they may die from their injuries, leaving their families without income. People in many jobs are at risk of fatal accidents while working. People who drive for work...
Many people go years without experiencing a motor vehicle collision, but every mile they travel puts them at risk. Certain types of collisions have greater potential than others to cause severe injury or even death. Semi-truck collisions have the potential to be...
Many of the most dangerous traffic behaviors are technically against the law. People know that it is illegal to text while driving or to get behind the wheel after drinking. The increased risk of a wreck, when combined with the threat of prosecution, is enough to...
Birth injuries occur during the labor and delivery process and can lead to long-term health issues for the child. Understanding the signs and symptoms of common birth injuries can help families to seek early intervention and appropriate medical advice as well as...
Roughly 100 out of every 100,000 logging workers die from job-related injuries, which makes logging the most dangerous job in the country. This line of work demands strength, focus and grit. However, many injuries stem from issues far beyond the nature of the job....
Motorcycles offer little room for mistakes. Naturally, as a rider, you take the necessary precautions to stay safe – you wear your helmet, check your bike and stay alert on the road. You also make sure your passenger is ready to ride safely. The ride alone is risky,...