According to the National Safety Council (NSC), well over 9 million disabling slip-and-fall injuries occur every year throughout the United States. Although such statistics are not necessarily itemized by way of type, location, or environment, […]
Read MoreThe Risks of Texting and Driving
A nation-wide campaign is currently highlighting the various risks associated with texting and driving, in particular the risk of a serious bodily injury from a car accident and in many circumstances death. The premise of […]
Read MoreAsbestos and Mesothelioma Deaths: Still a Public Health Concern
Despite the public perception that asbestos and mesothelioma-related deaths in the U.S. have been decreasing over the past few years, the reality is that asbestos-related exposure, especially among construction workers in the U.S, and the […]
Read MoreWest Virginia Uninsured Drivers: How to Protect Yourself
According to recent data from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), approximately 14% of the total driving population lacks car insurance. Specifically, in West Virginia, the same report indicates that 11% of the state is uninsured, […]
Read MoreWhen Fracking Drillers Contaminate Your Well Water
A recent report indicates that in 2014 there were approximately 122 complaints of water contamination by property owners in West Virginia, alleging that drilling activities by fracking companies caused the contamination of their wells. In […]
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