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 […]
Fatal Doddridge County Explosion Highlights the Dangers of Aboveground Storage Tanks
On Friday, May 25, an explosion in Doddridge County, WV claimed the life of one worker and severely injured three others. The four men were disassembling three aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) near West Union. The ASTs are believed to be owned by Hydrocarbon Well Services, an oil and gas company based in Buckhannon that has […]
Who is Responsible for the Opioid Epidemic?
The opioid crisis in America has reached epic proportions. Opioid-related overdoses have claimed the lives of rock stars Prince and Tom Petty, and this epidemic is sweeping across the nation. Opioids are especially dangerous on college campuses, where they are often mixed with marijuana and other drugs. Former Fox News host Eric Bolling lost his […]
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 […]
How to Avoid Truck Accidents
As an automobile driver in West Virginia, sharing the highways and byways with trucks is something we all do every day. But cars and trucks are built differently. There are different acceleration speeds, braking systems and distances, fields of vision, blind spots, and vehicle weights. These all add up to different driving experiences for car […]
The Economic Impact of Severe Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident in West Virginia
If you have ever been involved in a car accident where you were not at fault, you know that the immediate impact is only the beginning of a long and disruptive journey. The seconds following an impact—the screech of tires, the shattering of glass, and the sudden jolt—can permanently alter the trajectory of your life. […]
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 […]