West Virginia residents are all too aware of the dangers of coal mining. We have experienced too many tragedies that have claimed the lives of those who do this difficult and often dangerous work. Even though we’re more than a…
What Kinds Of Mechanical Failures Can Lead To Car Accidents?
Mechanical failures can cause even careful drivers to crash, as they can make it all but impossible for those drivers to control their vehicles. Fault can be difficult to determine in these cases, as it may lie with the driver…
Medical Malpractice Can Occur in The Emergency Room
Most of us find ourselves in a hospital emergency room at some point in our lives, whether for our own injury or medical condition or that of a loved one. Time is often of the essence in the ER. Physicians…
A Coal Miner’s Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide
Miners refer to carbon monoxide as the silent killer because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. CO is often found in surface and underground mines that are poorly ventilated or in confined spaces. It poses a serious health hazard, even…
Elderly People in Nursing Homes Are The Most Likely to Fall
Falls can be more serious for seniors and the elderly than they are for younger people. In fact, in too many cases they are fatal. The problem of falls in nursing homes, where over 1.4 million people who are 65…