When a nurse is sued for medical malpractice, it means that he or she is being sued for negligence. The failure to use normal, ordinary or reasonable care is the definition of negligence. If a nurse is doing something that…
Powered Haulage and Machinery Are Behind Many Mine Accidents
Most people are familiar with some common causes of mining injuries and fatalities. We’ve all followed the stories of miners who become trapped inside a mine. Explosions are another commonly-covered type of mining incident. There are all sorts of devices…
Robotic Surgery Has Advantages, But Can Pose Unique Risks
Robotic surgery sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie from the 1960s. However, it’s actually been around for a while now. InĀ 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the da Vinci Surgical System. While the da Vinci devices…
Investigators Focus On Engineer In The Deadly Amtrak Accident
The deadly Amtrak May 12 derailment in Philadelphia no doubt sent shivers through many West Virginia residents who take that and other routes to reach points north of us. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are still working to…
Distracted Driving Injuries Are Rising, But Deaths Are Falling
Distracted driving has been the focal point of a lot of research lately, with campaigns to stop things like texting and driving showing up in West Virginia and all across the United States. Cellphones have contributed to a rise in…