Falling objects are a major concern for workers in West Virginia and elsewhere who operate in a variety of fields. For miners, the risk of being struck by such an object may be even more hazardous, as many coal mine accidents may occur without another worker within...
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Year: 2018
Wrongful death: Collision involving motorcycle and truck kills 1
A head-on collision is dangerous under any circumstances. However, when a motorcycle is involved, a head-on crash runs the unfortunate chance of turning deadly. A recent collision between a motorcycle and a truck that took place in West Virginia has led to...
Motor vehicle accidents: Collision at intersection injures 2
Failing to adhere to a traffic light or stop sign can be dangerous, and those who exhibit such negligence could create a potentially unfortunate situation. Motor vehicle accidents that occur under similar circumstances could leave those involved with insufficient time...
Reducing the odds of serious or fatal coal mine accidents
Mining companies in West Virginia and elsewhere are constantly exploring ways to increase the safety of workers within their respective fields. While the number of serious or fatal coal mine accidents has decreased over recent years, even one fatal accident could...
Motor vehicle accidents: Collision in West Virginia injures 7
Being in a hurry while operating a motor vehicle could be a sure-fire way to create a hazardous scenario. Those who exhibit such negligence may increase the chances that motor vehicle accidents will take place, and similar incidents can endanger the safety and lives...
Motor vehicle accidents: Crash kills 2, severely injures 1
When a driver loses control of a car and veers into the opposite lane, others nearby may have difficulty reacting in time to prevent a collision. Motor vehicle accidents of this nature can have catastrophic results, as similar incidents run the risk of causing severe...
Wrongful death: 1 dies in crash between motorcycle and truck
Motorcycles are significantly smaller than other vehicles and are thus more difficult to spot out on the road, especially at night. While these vehicles may come equipped with lights and indicators to increase visibility, if the driver of a motor vehicle fails to...
Motor vehicle accidents: 2 airlifted to hospital after crash
Upon approaching an intersection, drivers must use caution and ensure the road is clear prior to entering the lanes of traffic. Should a driver fail to stop at an intersection, oncoming cars may have insufficient time to react, and many motor vehicle accidents have...
Cutting down on pedestrian-related motor vehicle accidents
With a new school year in session, many areas of West Virginia may see an inherent increase in pedestrian traffic. Although most of the roads that students travel on their way to school may have crosswalks and traffic signals to promote safety, unfortunately, these...
Coal mine accidents: Recent incident kills miner in West Virginia
It is no secret that certain professions are more hazardous than others. Even with constant improvements to workplace safety procedures, coal mine accidents continue to be a major concern, and those involved in a similar incident may face the risk of suffering...