In West Virginia, many people are employed to work in and around coal mines. Unfortunately, coal mining work can be dangerous, resulting in injuries and fatalities. In some cases, coal mine roofs that are not supported correctly may collapse, trapping workers below....
Month: August 2017
Seeking compensation for brain injuries in a car crash
Becoming involved in a car accident in West Virginia can be a traumatic incident, especially if those involved suffered serious injuries to the head. Brain injuries, including concussions, are particularly common injuries that can occur. These types of injuries can...
Mining deaths increase
As of the beginning of August, 10 coal miner deaths had been reported around the country, five of which occurred in West Virginia mines. This number has already passed the record low of eight coal miner fatalities that occurred in 2016. The spike in fatalities has the...
Increased coal production is accompanied by greater risk
Coal miners in West Virginia and elsewhere are seeing production in the industry increase. However, along with increased production, miners are also experiencing an increased number of serious workplace injuries on the job, including five fatalities in the state from...
Memantine drug may help victims of TBI
For those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in West Virginia, there may be new hope for treatment. Based on a recent research study, a drug normally used to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease has demonstrated improvement for victims of TBI. The...
Solar Eclipse: Wrong glasses could have caused eye damage
Charleston Residents may wonder whether their eyes were damaged while viewing yesterday’s solar eclipse. According to The Charleston Gazette-Mail, damage could occur from looking directly into the sun, but damage could also occur if someone was wearing glasses...
Safety features may be making you LESS safe
Carmakers have been packing cars with smart driving features that supposedly make driving safer.A recent article on Bloomberg News argues that these new features are having an unintended negative outcome. The problems arise because of sensors that: Keep cars...
Why autonomous vehicles may reach the market slowly
Although it is anticipated that autonomous vehicles will be safer, it may be a number of years before West Virginia drivers have the opportunity to purchase one. Despite optimistic predictions from industry insiders, several hurdles must be overcome before the cars...
Trucking accidents may have a range of unexpected causes
Drivers in West Virginia may particularly fear accidents involving large trucks. The very size and force of the vehicles can threaten serious personal injuries for others on the road when something goes wrong. And while most truck drivers are very safe, there are...
Eye movements can help to diagnose brain injury
Many West Virginia residents have suffered brain injuries. These can be some of the most devastating types of trauma for both the victim and their loved ones. Faster and more accurate detection of head trauma can help doctors to provide proper treatment and therapies...