Coal mining is an integral part of the fabric of West Virginia employment. Each day, as numerous workers descend into the mines of West Virginia, they place their lives in danger of injury, and even death. According to the West Virginia Record, a Kanawha County, West...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is creating a new national database to improve tracking of commercial drivers and their substance use or violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the agency that oversees commercial driving in the...
Over the holiday times it is important for all West Virginia residents to be aware of the risk of drunk drivers on the state’s roads. The joys of the holidays can create some of the best times of the year for residents in West Virginia. From Thanksgiving all...
On behalf of R. Edison Hill Prosecutors say owners and employees were negligent prior to spill Federal prosecutors have charged six people associated with Freedom Industries in connection with the massive Elk River chemical spill last year, according to the Charleston...
Dog attacks can be serious and some communities are taking steps to reduce risks, including areas in West Virginia. A study recently published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science finds specific factors can help indicate future aggression. Notably,...
A recent study revealed that many children are not wearing helmets when on bicycles. According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, certain groups of children are more or less likely to wear a helmet when on a bike in the U.S. Sadly, when kids don't wear...
Six pedestrians in Kanawha County were killed in 2013, more than in any other county in West Virginia. Residents of Charleston and other parts of Kanawha County may be aware that pedestrians face real risks when sharing the roads with passenger or commercial vehicles....
Mining is an integral part of the economy in the United States. The Mine Safety and Health Administration reported in a recent update that there were 116,010 workers in this industry throughout the country during 2014. However, working in this industry is dangerous....
The sudden impact of a crash can shake your confidence and leave you uncertain about what to do next. In those first minutes, the choices you make can shape what follows. By acting with focus, you protect your health, gather records for a possible motor vehicle...
During this upcoming holiday season, many drivers will be coming through West Virginia to visit relatives and friends. Also, interstate freeways are busy any time throughout the year with commercial truck traffic carrying goods to other parts of the country. Any time...