Impatience is not a violation of the law unless a person unwilling to wait hurts someone. Some roads are not built to the satisfaction of impatient drivers. You’ve witnessed people irritated while waiting for a Charleston traffic light to change…
No Fines For West Virginia Mine Where Tucker County Worker Died
West Virginia mine operators risk being shut down when work safety standards are repeatedly violated. Under the Mine Act, the Mine Safety and Health Administration can order a withdrawal of workers from a mine until operators correct deficiencies. Unfortunately, enforcement…
Coal Mining Injury Risks High at Thin-Seam West Virginia Mines
West Virginia is the country’s leader in underground coal production, according to the state Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. Coal mines in our state employ about 30,000 people under considerable pressure to be productive. West Virginia coal mines…
Charleston Lawsuit: Late Hematoma Diagnosis Caused Suffering
No matter how many patients a West Virginia doctor treats, the physician is expected to provide each one with the highest possible level of health care. While a medical professional’s schedule can be hectic, physician negligenceis inexcusable. Doctors may be held…
West Virginia Physician Negligence Suit Claims Wrong Device Implanted
Medical devices aren’t something that many people think about unless they need them. Like people, medical devices come in different sizes. West Virginia surgeons who carelessly implant the wrong device are liable for patient injuries. A woman with joint disease…