Working in the mining industry comes with a certain amount of known hazards, including a certain risk for coal mine accidents. Mine safety is a critical component of working in this field, and when coal mine accidents do occur, the injured party does have certain...
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Options available to victims of motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause irreparable damage, either through the death of a loved one or significant injury. It is unfair that an accident victim in West Virginia should suffer because of the actions of a motorist. Fortunately, the law...
Personal injury claim filed over accident in restaurant
A West Virginia woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Wendy's restaurant after she apparently fell in the restroom. The woman says that the restaurant was negligent by allowing water to accumulate on the floor of the bathroom, posing a risk to...
Are you eligible for personal injury compensation?
If you have been injured because of the negligent or reckless behavior of another individual, it is possible that you have grounds for a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim is a legal option for those who wish to recover the financial losses associated with...
The role of speed in motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can be caused by many factors that are beyond the control of the West Virginia driver, ranging from a blown tire to unsafe road conditions. However, when the negligent, reckless or dangerous actions of a driver cause an accident, these are...
Natural gas industry learning from coal mine accidents
It is well known to West Virginia readers that coal mine accidents are often caused by a lack of training or safety standards within the mine. As natural gas drilling increases in the state, industry leaders are looking at the standards used to prevent coal mine...
Victims of motor vehicle accidents have rights
West Virginia residents know that drunk driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. Because drunk driving is a completely preventable action, victims of this reckless behavior have various legal options. The attorneys of The...
Are coal mine accidents on the rise in West Virginia?
Accident numbers may indicate that coal mine accidents are on the rise in West Virginia. A recent incident has left yet another miner dead, making this the fifth industry fatality this year. Coal mine accidents are always a possibility in the hazardous industry...
Workers continue to face risk for injuries in coal mine accidents
Coal mine accidents are an unfortunate reality in the coal industry. West Virginia readers are familiar with the risks associated with mining, but it should be noted that the risk for accidents extends to others, such as electricians working with or near a mine....
Unconventional oil and gas sites can cause severe personal injury
Residents in West Virginia may share the concerns of many about the fracking and other controversial methods of oil and gas development. In addition to water and air pollution, the environmental noise it produces poses a severe threat of personal injury. The...