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A proposed new federal regulation that would help protect West Virginia's coal miners from black lung has been a long time coming. It was 49 years ago that the CDC first recommended that miners be exposed to no more than 50 micrograms of silica dust per cubic meter of...
While any job can lead to a work-related injury or illness, some types of jobs are especially dangerous. For example, you can develop a repetitive stress injury in an office but are much less likely to suffer a life-threatening accident compared with workers in...
The wrongful death of a loved one often leaves grieving families with little information, few answers and limited support from any parties who may be involved. It is a challenging time for the family of someone who passes away due to a personal injury. Even though no...
Driving is a deceptively mundane everyday activity. While most of us prefer not to dwell on the dangers of commanding a literal ton of glass, metal and highly flammable fuel at high speeds, the chances of disaster striking are greater than we realize. According to the...
It is no secret that the birthing process is an extremely delicate procedure. Between the complexity of the process and the fragility of the newborn, birth injuries have become a common occurrence. According to Standford Medicine, some injuries have become more common...
Charleston, West Virginia has a thriving economy, a strong local real estate market and plenty of cultural opportunities. It is also a large urban center, which means that it experiences its fair share of serious motor vehicle collisions. Every year, the media and...
There’s no question about it: Seat belts do save lives. In addition to saving hundreds of thousands of lives over the years since they first started appearing in vehicles, seat belts also prevent or lessen a lot of injuries. They can also cause them. “Seat belt...
The size and weight of semitrucks make it easy for them to damage smaller passenger vehicles in a crash; however, the service they provide is crucial for the country. Because of this, truckers must always operate their vehicles safely. A crash between a passenger...
Many workers in professions ranging from shipbuilding to vehicle repairs have had occupational asbestos exposure. These workers could eventually develop mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the organ linings. They could also be at increased risk of lung cancer and...
There are many different types of motorcycle accidents, such as a rider losing control in a curve or being hit by someone who pulls out in front of them while leaving a driveway. But there is one common type of accident that happened so often that it creates a severe...
