5 Ways to Speed up Your Recovery after a Car Accident
Being involved in an auto accident can be an unsettling experience. The accident can cause ongoing physical pain that is not always easy to detect. In fact, sometimes you may not notice the pain until you start doing certain activities. Over time, however, the extent of your injuries becomes more evident. Recovering from a car […]
Caring for a Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury
There are roughly 2.5 million hospitalizations and visits to the emergency room each year for traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more than 5 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. When someone suffers from a TBI-related injury, it affects everyone around them. Loved ones are suddenly called upon to become caregivers, and most do […]
The Hazards of Working as a Power Lineman after a Hurricane
It’s hurricane season again, and with that comes wind, rain and destruction. The devastation caused by these tropical systems can be measured in many ways: the loss of human lives, the toll the storms take on first responders, the financial impact of recovering from the storm and the hard work of those responsible for helping […]
The Dangers of Working as an Electric Power Lineman
Electric power and cable linemen have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. They are routinely asked to work in high places with power lines that carry large amounts of electricity. On new construction projects, they are the ones building or upgrading the lines to meet codes and specifications. When bad weather hits and […]
5 Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes to roughly 30% of all injury-related fatalities. The CDC report goes on to say that more than 150 people die from TBI every single day. In […]
How Difficult is it To Recover Damages After a Car Accident in West Virginia?
You are out enjoying a relaxing and scenic drive on a sunny West Virginia day, when another vehicle crashes into yours. Your car is totaled, and you also suffer some injuries. After visiting the doctor, you find out that your injuries are more serious than you initially thought. You are experiencing severe physical pain, and […]
U.S. Coal Industry Not Doing Enough to Fight Black Lung Disease: Report
Black lung disease has been on the rise in recent years. This deadly disease that primarily effects coal workers was a major epidemic in the 1970s, but by the end of the 1990s, it had almost been wiped out (largely due to new laws and regulations). Since 2000, black lung disease has come back with […]
5 Common Construction Accident Injuries
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work. Because of the heavy machinery, debris, and working conditions present, construction site workers are at a higher risk of injury than most other occupations. The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly 10 percent of the millions of workplace injuries each year happen on […]
Common Challenges in a Product Liability Case
You have legal rights if you or someone you love has been injured due to a defective product in West Virginia. It may seem intimidating to file a products liability case against a manufacturer or other corporation, but a skilled personal injury attorney can help you obtain the compensation you deserve to pay for medical […]
Injuries Caused by Materials in Haulage Ways
Mine supplies and other materials left in the haulage ways of underground mines can be extremely hazardous. When these materials are impacted or run over by mobile equipment they can enter the operator’s or occupant’s compartment causing serious and even fatal injuries. Adequate examinations of haulage ways must be performed to prevent these types of […]