Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
February 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. …
read moreJanuary 22, 2021 • Injury Law
Vaccine Distribution Halted in Boone County, WV
As of December 2020, the Boone County Health Department is prohibited from receiving and distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The bar is related to a December 31 incident where Boone County residents mistakenly receive COVID-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine. Mistake Made by Boone County, WV Health Department According to a news release from the Boone County Health Department,…
read moreJanuary 13, 2021 • Injury Law
How Much is a West Virginia Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you were recently injured in an accident that was caused by another, you may be wondering, “how much could my personal injury case be worth?” This is a fair question. After all, you’ve likely incurred medical bills, possibly missed work, and experienced other losses because of someone else’s negligence. However, determining how much your…
read moreJanuary 7, 2021 • Workplace Safety in West Virginia,WV Work Accidents
Failure To Prioritize Worker Safety Leading Cause of Injury in West Virginia
About 14 people a day are killed while working in the United States, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And serious workplace injuries occur daily, especially in states like West Virginia, where coal mining, natural gas, and logging are prevalent. However, almost every single workplace accident is avoidable. Most work-related injuries and…
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