The Dangers of Speeding Commercial Trucks
Unsafe speed is one of the most common causes of dangerous and deadly road accidents. When the driver of a passenger car or truck chooses to speed, they are putting the lives of everyone in their path at risk. When a commercial truck driver drives at an unsafe speed, the results can be even more […]
Water Transport from Gas Fracking Makes West Virginia Roadways more Hazardous
Hydraulic fracturing (aka fracking) is a booming industry in West Virginia. Oil and gas exploration through this unconventional method has rapidly increased in recent years in the Mountain State. Energy-rich areas such as the Marcellus Shale formation are thought to contain vast natural gas reserves, prompting unprecedented amounts of out-of-state and foreign investments in the […]
Construction Boom from Chinese Investment in West Virginia: The Increased Dangers for Industry Workers
We recently reported on a story about China Energy Investment Corporation investing $83.7 billion into the West Virginia oil and gas industry over the next two decades. The amount of the investment exceeds West Virginia’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) and is sure to create tens of thousands of new jobs. These jobs will not […]
Out-of-State Gas Exploration Worker Killed in Ohio County, WV Workplace Accident
West Virginia’s gas exploration industry is heating up. The Mountain State now produces more than 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas each year, and with billions of dollars in foreign investment promised from Chinese energy companies, production is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. The rapid expansion of the West Virginia gas exploration […]
Major Chinese Investment in West Virginia Gas
Last November, President Trump returned from a trip to Asia with a commitment from the Chinese to invest $250 billion in various projects in the United States. Roughly one-third of that investment will go to one state; West Virginia. China Energy Investment Corporation, a newly formed company that was a merger between state-owned coal mining […]
What to Do If You are the Victim of a Hit and Run
Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a very unnerving experience. In addition to the injuries and property damage that you and your vehicle may have incurred, you may also be feeling angry, or have anxiety or fear about what will happen next. Indeed, without a driver against whom to file a claim, how […]
5 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Elderly persons, especially those living in nursing homes or who require care on a daily basis, are a particularly vulnerable subset of the population. In fact, those who live in a nursing home may be so frail that they are unable to engage in self-care, requiring constant assistance to bathe, move, eat, or treat any […]
A Terrible Tragedy in a Raleigh County Mine
A tragic mining accident in Raleigh County has left one worker fatally injured. According to the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training, the coal miner was found dead in a stockpile Monday afternoon. James Ray Adkins, 48, of Colcord, was reported missing at the Marfork Coal Company’s Horse Creek Eagle Deep Mine […]
The Vital Role of Witnesses in West Virginia Auto Accident Claims
While car accidents often occur in the blink of an eye, the physical, financial, and emotional repercussions can endure for years, or even a lifetime, especially when injuries are severe. In the immediate aftermath of a collision, adrenaline and confusion often cloud the situation. However, the steps taken in the minutes following an impact can […]
West Virginia Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Poor Road Conditions
There are a number of things that can cause a motorcycle accident, beginning with rider negligence. In addition to the errors of riders, the negligence or recklessness of other drivers, like speeding, driving while impaired, failing to yield, and driving aggressively are all top causes of crashes, too. One of the less common causes of […]