In 2019, 40 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in West Virginia that took the lives of 44 people. While there were fewer fatalities in 2022, more than 1,000 commercial vehicles were involved in accidents. Often, drivers of commercial vehicles suffer minor, if any,…
Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, most are preventable and occur because medical providers failed to…
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West Virginia is known for its physical beauty, including its mountain ranges and green, lush valleys. Nicknamed the Mountain State, it has many breathtaking roads with spectacular views. While visitors flock to West Virginia yearly to take in the scenic roadways, others depend on West…
Each year, medical errors in the U.S. combine to account for an estimated 251,000 deaths, and they’re the third leading cause of death. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), one in three clinicians will be sued during their medical career. While not all medical…
As thoughts turn to warm weather, vacation, and road trips, a hidden danger is lingering in the background. With more passenger vehicles on the roads and large trucks moving products around the U.S., are you more at risk of an accident during the summer months? …
Nursing homes are responsible for keeping their residents — many of whom are elderly or disabled — safe from harm. These patients rely on staff to properly care for them, and one fundamental duty is to manage patient medication regimens. It’s a painstaking task; even…
Childbirth is a happy occasion, but the process doesn’t always go as planned. About 7 in 1,000 babies experience birth injuries every year. While this sounds rare, a child in the U.S. is born with a birth injury every 20 minutes. Some of these injuries…
Downey, CA – In a shocking incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday, a 37-year-old man from Simi Valley has been apprehended by authorities for attempted murder following a shooting at a popular bar in Downey. The arrest comes after a swift and…
A family battles a crippling disease that can be invisible for years and become so painful has been nicknamed “the Suicide Disease.” A health system whose leaders are heavy-handed and seemingly uncaring. For those who suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the recent Netflix…
There are more than 3.5 million large truck drivers in the U.S. that drive 2,000 to 3,000 miles per week on average. Commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than someone driving a passenger vehicle. They must obtain commercial driver’s licenses and complete…
