During the last 46 years, 76,000 people have died of black lung disease or coal miners’ pneumoconiosis, according to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. Coal mining injuries and illnesses are no strangers to West Virginia miners or their families. A…
Physician Negligence Alleged in West Virginia Patient’s Death
Charleston doctors’ offices and hospitals are constantly busy. Crowded waiting rooms and overbooked patient schedules are proof of that. Physicians must prioritize duties, but unlike other professionals, choices doctors make can save or cost a patient’s life. A wrongful death…
West Virginia Suit: Feeding Tube Errors Led to Permanent Damage
Hospital patients are dependent upon the skills of highly trained medical professionals. Several people are involved in a single hospital patient’s care, from doctors who issue orders to individuals who carry out instructions. Medical malpractice occurs when preventable mistakes occur in this…
No Passing Zone Crashes Kill 2 Since April on West Virginia Road
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…