CHARLESTON PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Tips for safety when you work in the oil or gas industry
Working in the oil and gas industry means working around heavy equipment for many in this profession. Even with training and experience, this means an elevated level of risk. You’re constantly around machines that could seriously injure you if anything goes wrong. And...
Are you an invisible motorcyclist?
If you ride a motorcycle, you have probably heard someone complaining about motorcyclists who wear black. Some seem to think motorcyclists should cover their bikes in reflective stickers and wear a bright yellow high-visibility vest every time they take to the roads....
What happens if you suffer a hit-and-run?
When you see a car chase in the movies, the camera concentrates on two parties: those being chased and those chasing them. Yet, in most of these scenes, there are various other vehicles involved. One of the cars in the chase inevitably crashes into a whole host of...
Coal tycoon seeks compensation for severe case of black lung
One of the major workplace hazards that coal miners and other workers in the coal industry face is the development of black lung. What’s worse, coal companies are notorious for trying to block regulations meant to prevent black lung. In a bitter twist of fate, one of...
What are the most common mining accidents?
Working in a coal mine isn't anybody's idea of safe, easy work. Yet, if you live in West Virginia and have a family to feed, the money you can make working in a mine may seem worth the risk. Until something goes wrong and you are killed or left with severe injuries....
6 lawsuits filed over patient deaths in West Virginia VA hospital
A hospital in West Virginia is facing six lawsuits as a result of a medical provider who was involved in the deaths of seven people. The former nursing assistant admitted to intentionally murdering seven patients by giving them fatal doses of insulin. The newest...
Study: Small cars have a big safety problem
When you stroll around a Charleston car lot, you’ll find a variety of vehicles large and small. While Americans are increasingly opting for larger vehicles such as SUVs and pick-up trucks, there are certainly some selling points for small cars. They often get better...
Ways that companies try to hide their age discrimination
You spent decades continuing your education and developing personal experiences that make you both more expert and a well-rounded professional. Pursuing the same career path for years or even decades should mean the right to command higher pay when compared with...
Broken bones aren’t always minor, simple injuries
When compared with other potential car crash injuries, broken bones might not seem that serious. After all, most people who experience fractures will recover completely (or nearly so) after the bone heals. Compare that to spinal cord injuries or a brain injury, and...
Working in oil and gas means dealing with a boy’s club mentality
To outsiders, the oil and gas industry probably looks like nothing but a lot of dirty work. While oil and gas careers do often involve physical labor and dangerous equipment, there's also a significant amount of intellectual prowess necessary to manage logistics, plan...
