Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
December 31, 2013 • Health Tips
A New Approach to a New Year’s Resolution
Charleston, WV — It’s no surprise that “Lose weight” is one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year, according to CNN. Most of us have made this New Year’s resolution and not obtained the results we wanted. Fortunately, there is hope. The good news is that new research shows why and how incorporating several small…
read moreDecember 21, 2013 • Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice a Leading Cause of Death in West Virginia
It’s common knowledge that people die and are needlessly harmed by medical negligence in hospitals every year. Less well known is the extent of this problem. A new article in Forbes magazine makes clear the vast scale of medical malpractice in American hospitals. And a new Study Says Real Cost of Medical Malpractice is…
read moreDecember 20, 2013 • Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Because it’s all over the news these days, you have likely heard that football injuries can cause concussions, depression and even suicide. A concussion is a form of Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”), and the Center for Disease Control reports that 1.7 million Americans suffer from TBI each year. This means that not only do football…
read moreDecember 6, 2013 • Coal Mining Accidents,WV Work Accidents
West Virginia Honors Coal Miners and National Coal Miner’s Appreciation Day with Event in Fairmont
December 6th, is National Coal Miner’s Day. This is the day we officially take the time to recognize the valuable contribution coal miners have made and continue to make to our state and country. December 6th was chosen by the US Senate, thanks to Senator Byrd and others, because it marks the date of the nation’s deadliest…
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