Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
November 26, 2025 • Injury Law
West Virginia — Bad Roads, Good Drivers?
West Virginia is full of contradictions that only a true Mountaineer can appreciate. One of the most surprising is this: our state consistently ranks among the worst for road conditions… yet among the best for drivers. A recent WBOY analysis highlighted this paradox, and additional transportation and insurance studies seem to confirm it. So why…
read moreOctober 22, 2025 • Injury Law
West Virginia’s Move Over, Slow Down or Face Jail Law Expanded
Move Over, Slow Down Law Now Protects All Stopped Vehicles With Hazard Lights On CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia has taken another important step to make its roads safer for everyone. Starting July 11, 2025, the state’s expanded Slow Down, Move Over Law now requires drivers to slow down and, when possible, move over for…
read moreSeptember 25, 2025 • Injury Law
Can You Be Fired After a Work Injury in West Virginia?
At West Law Firm, our West Virginia work accident lawyers know how stressful it can be to suffer an injury at work. On top of the physical pain and financial strain, many injured workers worry about their job security. Some even face the devastating reality of being discriminated against or wrongfully terminated because they filed…
read moreSeptember 5, 2025 • Injury Law
West Virginia Police September Crack Down on Speeding (Leading Cause of Accidents)
If you drive on West Virginia’s roads, this news affects you directly. Starting this weekend, law enforcement officers across the Mountain State will be on high alert for speeding drivers as part of a coordinated safety initiative that could save lives—including yours. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced a statewide high-visibility…
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