West Virginia Personal Injury Law Blog

Many miners in West Virginia and elsewhere constantly work in and around potentially unstable environments and a sudden collapse in the ground or walls of a mine can have disastrous consequences. Coal mine accidents that occur under similar circumstances run the risk of placing the well-being of workers at risk, or in some cases, leaving loved ones to mourn over an untimely death. A recent accident at a mine in a neighboring state has reportedly claimed the life of a 48-year-old man.

According to reports, the incident took place as a employee with 12 years of experience was positioning a cable and water line for an underground mining machine. For reasons unknown, a nearby wall suddenly collapsed, leaving the man with severe injuries to his lower body. He was reportedly rushed to a hospital for treatment shortly after the incident took place, where he was listed in critical condition.

With warmer temperatures setting in, many individuals in West Virginia and across the nation may be preparing to hit the open road on their motorcycles. For some, these preparations may include tuning their bikes and ensuring they remain in proper working condition. However, riders may also find it essential to seek out tips on how to ride safely and reduce the odds of a collision, as motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles can have devastating results.

Motorcycles riders may face a variety of potentially hazards scenarios while out on the road and understanding how to handle these situations could prove imperative. Studies indicate that having a strategy for how to handle these scenarios prior to operating a bike in traffic can be beneficial in various ways. Not only could this help riders prepare to react to each situation, but it may also help them keep calm and collected and reduce the odds that panic will set in.

A recent head-on collision in West Virginia killed one person and left two others in the hospital with serious injuries. Motor vehicle accidents that take place under similar scenarios run the unfortunate risk of placing the well-being of those involved in jeopardy. Such accidents could leave those involved facing a long road to recovery or leave their surviving family members grieving over a sudden and unexpected loss.

Law enforcement agents responded to reports of a two-vehicle accident on a recent Friday. Initial investigations suggest that the accident was a head-on crash and that the impact of the collision forced one of the vehicles involved to overturn. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders worked to rescue those involved from within the two severely-damaged vehicles.

While every profession comes with its own potential set of safety risks, some fields of work are inherently more hazardous than others. With a multitude of heavy duty machines that can be dangerous to operate but are a necessary part of operations, coal miners in West Virginia may face a variety of potential hazards every day. A recent mining accident in another state has reportedly left one worker with serious injuries.

Emergency responders say they received reports of an accident at a local mine at around 5:30 a.m. on a recent Wednesday. According to reports, the incident occurred as the man was using a roof bolting machine to perform job-related tasks. Upon arriving at the scene, responders airlifted the man to a nearby hospital for treatment of a severe arm injury, and reports indicate that medical professionals were forced to amputate his arm.