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Published by Sonny Johnstone in Coal Mining Injuries on
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…
Published by Sonny Johnstone in Nursing Home Neglect on
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…
Published by Sonny Johnstone in Car Accidents on
West Virginia drivers have had to adjust to new laws in recent years that prohibited previously acceptable activities. Texting while driving was outlawed statewide in 2012. The following year, lawmakers approved a ban on handheld cellphone use for all state…
Published by Sonny Johnstone in Coal Mining Injuries on
Federal officials have ranked underground bituminous coal mining as one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, a fact that’s not surprising to West Virginia miners or their families. The recent death of a 45-year-old coal miner near Cameron…
Published by Sonny Johnstone in Medical Malpractice on
No one doubts West Virginia health care providers have busy schedules or perform important, sometimes life-saving, tasks. Humans make mistakes, but some errors are less forgivable than others, particularly when someone else’s health is endangered. Doctors and other service providers…
