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...
Any parent knows of the great lengths parents are willing to go in order to preserve their children's safety. Unfortunately, despite all of the research they conduct to ensure they have the safest car, crib and car seat, some parents can not protect their children...
It is important for employers to maintain a safe work environment. Not only is this legally required, it can even prevent serious injuries. In some cases, failure to adhere to safety standards can result in death. This is particularly important for avoiding coal mine...
West Virginia has a fairly large population of coal miners. This field of work is known to be dangerous in nature, and employees depend on their employers to keep their work environment safe. Unfortunately, coal mine accidents do happen, and those involved often...
Coal mine workers in Charleston are likely aware of the dangers they are exposed to while at work. There are multiple hazards to be faced, and if the management and supervisors of a mine fail to ensure that all safety regulations are abided by, severe injuries and...
Employment laws include rules and regulations aimed at maintaining a safe workplace for workers and laborers. This can be particularly important in the coal mining industry since coal mine accidents can be especially dangerous and can easily lead to losses of multiple...
There is no denying that police officers in West Virginia and across the country have difficult jobs. Many are simply hard working individuals who want to protect their fellow citizens. However, a mistake made by officers can have serious, even deadly, consequences...
There can be many dangers hidden in the American food supply, possibly opening the door for products liability claims from those who have been adversely affected. Dangerous foods can cause illness through bacteria and other types of infections, placing consumers at...
After a recent bus accident was blamed on an allegedly negligent truck driver, victims could have the option of filing personal injury suits. The accident involved a West Virginia school bus full of children as it was stopped, picking up more students before school....
A woman has filed a personal injury suit against a West Virginia hospital, claiming that her mother was injured as a result of the facility's negligence. The woman was a patient in Cornerstone Hospital when she reportedly slipped and fell. As a result of her fall, she...