Medical patients should understand the possible risks that come with any treatment for their illness, condition or injury. A failure on the part of a West Virginia physician to relay this information can result in a patient agreeing to a treatment that can result in harm or injury.
Why patients should receive informed consent
Product malfunction to blame for injuries to several consumers
When consumers are in search of a product that meets some kind of need, they usually look through reviews from other customers to get an idea of how the product functions, whether or not it is effective and how its cost and design compares with other competing products. When they make the choice to buy that product in West Virginia, they often rely on it to operate the way it was advertised to. Unfortunately, sometimes products are flawed or something went awry during the design process which opens the door to malfunctions and risks for the user.
The basics of a wrongful death lawsuit in West Virginia
When an individual suffers an injury due to another party's negligent or wrongful actions, that person can file what’s known as a personal injury lawsuit to recover for the losses stemming from the injury.
How can you overcome PTSD following a car accident?
If you have been involved in a car accident in West Virginia, you may have already dealt with some of the consequences that have resulted from the crash including injuries, damaged property and even legal repercussions if you were at fault. However, another problem you may encounter is PTSD and emotional trauma that is related to your accident.
