West Virginia coal miners have no illusions about how dangerous their jobs can be. Coal mine accidents in that state and other states take several lives and cause numerous injuries each year. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration investigates these...
West Virginia residents who work in the coal and mining industry have the right to a safe and productive work environment. While there are certain inherent risks to mining, that does not diminish the rights of those who have been injured in coal mine accidents....
Although motor vehicle accidents in West Virginia can happen in the blink of an eye, the results can have lasting effects. When individuals are involved in motor vehicle accidents, they are sometimes able to walk away with minor injuries. However, it is all too often...
On a recent Tuesday, just before 7 p.m., a car accident took place on a West Virginia highway. When motor vehicle accidents occur, the force of the impact sometimes causes one or more vehicle occupants to be ejected from their seats. Such was the case in the recent...
Just recently, West Virginia enacted a law that imposes new, harsher penalties for certain drivers who cause serious accidents while drunk. It is hoped that by imposing these new penalties, it will reduce the overall number of motor vehicle accidents related to drunk...
As West Virginia bikers already know, individuals who are on a motorcycle are at a higher risk for injury in the event of a car accident. Motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles often result in serious injuries, such as road rash, head trauma and broken bones....
If you were attacked by a vicious dog or your child was bitten, you have certain rights as a victim. You may have valid grounds for a personal injury claim, and you could be owed compensation for your pain and suffering. West Virginia dog bite victims should be...
West Virginia readers know that medical malpractice or hospital errors can have grave consequences. Patients can suffer needlessly from a mistake that could have easily been prevented with more vigilance and less distraction. Experts in the medical field have noted...
West Virginia authorities have adopted new laws in order to protect the safety of those who work in the many mines throughout the state. This new rule pertains to how equipment is moved within underground mines and is hoped will prevent future coal mine...
If you have been harmed as a result of the reckless, dangerous or negligent actions of another person, it is not your fault. Many West Virginia residents fail to take action after a personal injury incident, believing that they do not have grounds for a civil claim....