West Virginia health care facilities sometimes employ too few staff members to attend to the needs of patients. Repositioning hospital or nursing home residents to prevent bedsores might be a low priority task on a busy day. Bedsores, also known…
West Virginia Workers’ Comp Bill Would Restrict Civil Claims
A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates could restrict legal paths for victims of workplace accidents. A group of 10 Republican lawmakers has proposed limitations on lawsuits against employers whose workers are harmed due to safety rule…
An Ongoing Concern: West Virginia Coal Mining Injuries
Mining has always been and may always be a dangerous occupation. West Virginia miners and their families have been victims of some of the nation’s worst mine disasters. Charleston residents won’t soon forget the 2010 deaths of 29 miners during…
West Virginia Claim Alleges Suicide Victim’s Exam Was Deficient
Medical standards obligate doctors and other health care professionals to provide Charleston patients with the highest quality care. Medical professionals cannot guarantee positive outcomes. However, health care providers are expected to use their knowledge and skills to the fullest to…
Hospital Negligence in West Virginia: What You Should Know
Hospital negligence is a term typically used to describe an incident that occurs in a hospital or medical facility either on purpose or inadvertently. This type of negligence is said to cause a negative effect to the health of a…