CHARLESTON PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Tips for safe driving in a construction zone
Have you heard that saying that the first real sign of spring is when the traffic cones start blooming alongside the road? In West Virginia, road construction starts the moment that the winter weather starts to clear and usually continues until the snow starts falling...
Was your firing a form of wrongful termination?
Losing your job can feel like the end of the world when it first happens. Especially if your termination was sudden and unexpected, you may feel as though a part of your identity has suddenly disappeared. When you lose your job, it is natural to feel angry and...
Discrimination can be devastating, but you deserve to be heard
Employment discrimination can leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. You may feel angry or resentful. You could be upset or anxious. Whatever you feel, it’s important that you are able to get the support you need to move past the situation. On the legal end of...
Common oil field accidents
It isn’t easy to work an oil or gas field. You have to have a lot of expertise to coax those minerals from the ground, and the labor can be intensive. It’s also fraught with danger. Between 2008 and 2017, about as many people died trying to extract natural minerals...
Workplace explosions can produce catastrophic injuries
The mining, oil and gas industries have some extremely specific dangers for workers. Many of those hazards can be minimized through proper safety procedures, so employers must ensure that they are taking steps to boost worker safety. Explosions are one of the most...
How do you prove someone who caused a crash was on the phone?
Distraction has become one of the leading causes of crashes. While you may not be able to prove that someone's daydream distracted them from driving, if you saw them using their phone immediately before the crash, you may be able to secure evidence of that very...
1 dies in serious crash resulting in car fires in West Virginia
It’s tragic when an accident happens on the roads. A driver might have had a medical emergency, got distracted or otherwise made mistakes that they can’t take back. Their mistakes may have led to serious injuries or fatalities. For the families and individuals dealing...
Hit by a driver who used medications? You can seek a claim
Every state in the U.S. has laws against driving while under the influence of drugs. Did you know that these laws also apply to those who may be impaired by prescription medications? That’s something to keep in mind if you are taking cold medicines, allergy pills,...
All employers should have a sexual harassment policy
On your first day of the job, your employer probably will give you a handbook that spells out the company policies about vacation pay, sick leave and paid benefits. You skim through it, and you think you’ve landed on a great company based on the benefits. Did you find...
Reasons why commercial truck accidents remain a concern
Even though there are many things you can do to enhance your safety when sharing the road with commercial trucks, accidents with these vehicles remain a concern. Not only do they cause great damage, but they typically result in serious injury or death. Here are some...
