The deadly Amtrak May 12 derailment in Philadelphia no doubt sent shivers through many West Virginia residents who take that and other routes to reach points north of us. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are still working to…
Distracted Driving Injuries Are Rising, But Deaths Are Falling
Distracted driving has been the focal point of a lot of research lately, with campaigns to stop things like texting and driving showing up in West Virginia and all across the United States. Cellphones have contributed to a rise in…
Coal Mining Deaths Claim 4 in First Quarter of This Year
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…