When you go to the emergency room, you expect to get better. Whether you suffer from chest pain, head trauma, stroke, or serious injury, West Virginia’s ERs are meant to provide fast and effective medical care in...
Jul 10 2025
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
West Virginia’s Worst Offenders: What Public Records Reveal About Repeat Violations in Local Nursing Homes
Unveiling the Persistent Patterns Behind the State’s Most Troubled Facilities West Virginia is known for its stunning mountain scenery, friendly communities, and rich traditions. Yet, for all the beauty of our state, there...
Jun 27 2025
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses: Are You Signing Away Your Loved One’s Rights?
Signing over your loved one to a nursing home can be a very emotional and often confusing process, full of paperwork and red tape. As you are likely second-guessing your decision and their care options to make sure your loved...
Jun 20 2025
Medical Malpractice
Electronic Health Records: Are Glitches and Copy-Paste Errors Hurting Patients?
Imagine scanning a physical patient file and uploading it onto your computer, all within a few clicks. Picture sending all test results, prescriptions, and notes with just a few strokes of your fingertips. Health records...
Jun 13 2025
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Caught on Camera: Should You Install a Hidden Camera in a West Virginia Nursing Home?
The decision to install a hidden camera in a West Virginia nursing home for your loved one is never an easy one. It raises a lot of questions, and numerous factors must be considered when it comes to security, personal...
It can be difficult when a loved one passes away, but it can be especially unnerving when you have reason to believe they died due to the negligent actions of a doctor or other medical professional. Medical negligence is a...
Each year, parents across West Virginia have to face a situation that they would never want or expect to encounter: birth injuries that occur during labor or delivery. The result of the joyful and life-altering event may mean...
May 23 2025
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosed or Missed Entirely? When Delayed Diagnosis Becomes Medical Negligence
The road to a diagnosis can be long and winding, sometimes with wrong turns and dead ends. A diagnosis isn’t just a label for a condition or disease; it’s a crucial component of a person’s treatment plan,...
May 16 2025
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When Dementia Doesn’t Excuse Abuse: Holding Facilities Accountable
Dementia robs people of their memories, their cognition, and their emotional control. Family members place their trust in nursing homes, assisted living, and memory-care communities to provide safe and dignified care. They...
May 09 2025
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Understaffed and Overwhelmed: How Short-Staffing Leads to Elder Harm
Staff at nursing homes and long-term care facilities are on the front lines of protecting residents’ health, dignity, and day-to-day wellbeing. But what happens when caregivers are unable to keep up? Nationally and in...