West Virginia has the unfortunate distinction of being named the worst state in the nation for health care. That ranking for 2024 by MoneyGeek is based on having the “worst health outcomes of any state.” What does that mean specifically? According to the study, West...
Some kinds of distraction are impossible to identify visually. A driver daydreaming about their upcoming vacation may look like everyone else in traffic even though their mind is somewhere else. Other times, there can be clear warning signs that a driver may not have...
Strong evidence is the cornerstone of a successful motor vehicle accident claim. Documenting the scene, property damage and injuries can provide such evidence. But what if your injuries are too severe to complete this critical task? Here is what you can do to protect...
Cancer, in its many forms, is one of the most challenging diagnoses to make. Despite advancements in medical technology, certain cancers remain vulnerable to misdiagnosis, often because their symptoms mimic less severe conditions. Regardless, healthcare professionals...
You know that you wouldn’t get behind the wheel if you had been drinking alcohol. The same is true for prescription drugs that instruct you not to operate heavy machinery. If you’ve been using marijuana or other substances, you also know not to drive because you could...
One important thing to do when driving is to maintain a safe following distance at all times. Remember that it takes about half a second to react to changing traffic conditions. You cannot stop immediately, so you need a gap between vehicles to give yourself a buffer....
If you get involved in a car accident and suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there will certainly be short-term symptoms and medical issues that need to be dealt with. This can be very expensive and may cause you to miss time at work, so you need to know how to...
