Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
March 2, 2021 • Community Help WV,Excessive Force & Police Brutality,Prison Safety
Deaths and Personal Injuries on the Rise in WV Jails and Prisons
Each year, thousands of people are injured or die in West Virginia and United States prisons. In fact, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 4,117 state and federal prisoners died in 2016, and in 2002, 83,000 inmates were injured in publicly or privately operated prisons. Overcrowded and Deadly: Shocking…
read moreFebruary 15, 2021 • Attorney Tips,Compensation for Injuries,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer,Representing Yourself Without a Lawyer
6 Reasons Why a WV Personal Injury Lawyer May Not Take Your Case (And What You Can Do About It)
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or hurt by someone else’s negligence, it’s usually helpful to at least speak with an experienced West Virginia personal injury lawyer about your rights and options. If your accident or injury case meets certain criteria, finding an attorney who wants to take your…
read moreFebruary 9, 2021 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,Workplace Safety in West Virginia
9 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents in Construction Zones
On average, 754 people die each year in accidents that occur within construction zones, according to the National Safety Council. This scary statistic also represents a 29% increase in construction zone crashes over the last 11 years. Construction zone areas in West Virginia present a serious risk to you, your loved ones, and construction workers…
read moreFebruary 2, 2021 • Coal Mining Accidents
Is MSHA Doing Enough to Protect WV Coal Miners During COVID?
MSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, recently released a statement that twenty-nine miners died on the job in 2020. The fatality report represents a 7.4% increase from 2019, but coal miners represented five of the deaths, which is less than previous years. Out of the five coal miner deaths, two occurred in West Virginia. …
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