Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
May 16, 2014 • Coal Mining Accidents,WV Work Accidents
After more than 250 major MSHA violations, Patriot Coal’s Brody Mine No. takes the life of two West Virginia coal miners
Boone County, West Virginia Continuous mining machine operators Eric D. Legg, 48, of Twilight, and roof bolter Gary P. Hensley, 46, of Chapmanville, were killed Monday night while retreat mining at Patriot’s Brody Mine No. 1 near Wharton in Boone County. Federal officials said the mine had so many safety violations that it was deemed…
read moreMay 9, 2014 • natural gas well accidents in WV,WV Gas Drilling Injuries,WV Work Accidents
Injuries and Death are on the rise in West Virginia Gas & Oil Industry
The Marcellus Shale natural gas boom has brought jobs and money to West Virginia. However, gas drilling-related injuries and deaths are also on the rise. The good news is there can be both prosperity and safety for our workers and state, as major energy producer Wyoming has recently shown. Statistics from the U.S. Department of…
read moreMay 2, 2014 • Community Help WV
Helping Man’s Best Friend in Need – West Law Firm is Sponsoring 25 Animals that need adopted at the Kanawha Charleston Animal Shelter, but We Need Your Help
The good news is for the past eight months, the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association’s Greenbrier Street animal shelter has maintained a no-kill policy. This means that only animals that become too sick or aggressive to care for are euthanized. Since the no-kill policy was announced, however, owner drop-offs have sharply increased. As a result, there…
read moreApril 25, 2014 • Health Tips,Pain Relief
Pain Killers — Nature’s Way
Do you suffer from chronic pain and are looking for relief? Millions of people suffer from chronic pain caused by accidents, injuries, or health conditions like arthritis. Fortunately, there are a number of natural pain killers that can help reduce or eliminate your pain after an accident or injury. Although some herbs may not be as fast-acting…
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