Car accidents have been increasing over the past several years in West Virginia and across the country. Since 2011, there has been a 30 percent increase in motor vehicle accidents. Analysts attribute the rise in vehicular crashes to the increased use of phones while...
Year: 2018
Rights miners in West Virginia have under the Mine Act
The 1977 Mine Act was intended to give miners in West Virginia and other states certain rights. Amended in 2006, it's still a piece of legislation that gives miners important job-related rights. The legislation also encourages both employers and miners to work...
Do you know what is really in your supplements?
Over half of adults in the U.S. swallow a handful of vitamins as part of their daily routine. However, many may not know that some of these supplements don't fall under the regulatory eye of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Unfortunately, recent studies have...
ZF presents strategy for developing external airbags
West Virginia residents may have heard that some car parts manufacturers are developing external airbags. ZF is one of those manufacturers, and it has recently come out with safety data and a strategy for developing airbags that may prompt others to consider the...
Sizable verdict wins justice for wrongful death
Nothing compares to the feeling of losing someone you love to a wrongful death. For a family in Morgantown, losing their daughter to a fatal drunk driving accident in 2016 was a tragic experience.Amid their pain, the family sought justice by filing a wrongful death...
Staying Safe While Driving In Winter Weather
Drivers in West Virginia are accustomed to winter weather on the roads, but there are a few tips that they can keep in mind to stay safe. Sometimes, it seems as though winter weather can encroach upon an area with little warning. Fortunately, many vehicles have new...
Causes of coal mine explosions
A massive explosion tragically killed at least 25 miners in West Virginia in 2010, making it at that time the worst coal mine accident in over 20 years. Officials believe that methane gas may have caused the mine to explode. Coal mine explosions are generally caused...
Inspection blitz reveals negligent truck maintenance
Drivers in Nevada may be troubled by reports that a significant number of commercial trucks are operating with poorly maintained brakes in violation of safety regulations. Because semi-trucks are so large and heavy, other passengers and drivers in smaller vehicles...
Can an insurer deny my car accident claim?
Television ads portray insurance companies as advocates for your best interests, standing up for you at your most vulnerable moments. You certainly want to believe this, but the truth is that insurance companies are like any business whose goal is to bring in as much...
Tips for safe driving in bright sunlight
The following are a few proven safety tips that drivers in West Virginia can consider the next time they are traveling in direct sunlight. The early mornings and late afternoons are especially dangerous as the brightness of the rising or setting sun can cause visual...