Safe driving advice is often dispensed from a stay-out-of-trouble perspective. You follow the rules to avoid criminal punishment. Some West Virginia drivers, including commercial truck drivers, forget there is another reason to take driving seriously. Driving is a potentially dangerous…
Medical Malpractice Claims Reduce Doctor Errors, Costs
Losses tied to unnecessary patient injuries take an enormous personal toll. Charleston victims of medical malpractice may suffer needless health problems and related costs. Some are disabled or die due to the mistakes of medical professionals, who are expected to deliver…
Shoulder Damage Blamed on West Virginia Surgeon’s Misdiagnosis
It is a West Virginia physician’s obligation to provide the highest quality patient care possible. When treatments fail to meet this standard, doctors may be liable for medical professional negligence. Patient harm caused by misdiagnosis or careless treatment is compensable through medical…
What Makes Charleston Residents Vulnerable to Elder Abuse?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has compiled a considerable amount of information about the abuse of older Americans. A large portion of elder abusers are not strangers to their victims. Sadly, Charleston caregivers and family members are…
Federal Benefits For West Virginia Black Lung Victims
West Virginia miners may not be aware of some benefits available in the event of a job-related illness. Many coal miners think workers’ compensation insurance is sufficient to cover medical bills and lost earnings but in many cases, coverage doesn’t…