It’s sad to say, but older people are targets for mistreatment. The elderly can be easy to threaten, ignore, manipulate and abuse emotionally, physically or even sexually. Who stands up for people who cannot or will not complain or defend…
Distraction Restrictions For West Virginia Teen Drivers
The graduated licensing program in West Virginia prepares teens by building driving skills through a series of steps. Novices qualify for instructions permits, move to intermediate licenses and eventually acquire full driving privileges, provided all requirements are fulfilled. West Virginia…
Reasons Behind West Virginia Fatal Crash Statistics
West Virginia drivers are at a much higher risk of being killed in traffic collisions than other U.S. drivers, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Approximately 12 of every 100,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents nationwide…
What Rights do West Virginia Nursing Home Residents Have?
Long-term care facilities in Charleston must do more for residents than meet their medical needs. Federal and state laws protect the rights of nursing home residents. Providers in violation of these rules risk losing Medicaid and Medicare affiliations and may…
Does West Virginia Law Limit Medical Malpractice Damages?
Like many other states, West Virginia restricts the damages injured parties can collect in liability claims against health care providers. West Virginia Code 55-7B:8 places a $250,000 to $500,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims, depending upon the harm…