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Coal Truck Driver Killed

Posted in Coal Truck Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that a coal truck driver was killed yesterday when he lost control of his truck while travelling downhill.  The truck rolled over after hitting an embankment.  The story is here.  The article mentions that authorities are investigating whether there was a mechanical failure.
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WV Coal Truck Accident Lawyer

Posted in Coal Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents, tagged , , , , , , on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Register-Herald and Charleston Gazette both ran articles yesterday about a coal truck accident near Cabin Creek West Virginia that killed one woman and injured another.  The articles note that the state police did not find the driver of the coal truck at fault and that his truck weight was 3,000 pounds below the legal [...]

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WV Coal Slurry Accident Lawyer

Posted in Coal Mine Accidents, Coal Truck Accidents, Mountaintop Removal Problems, Underground Mine Accidents, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »

In the aftermath of a 300 acre coal ash spill in Tennessee, the Register-Herald ran an editorial this week asking whether coal waste sludge ponds found in West Virginia are safe.  The article is here.  The editorial takes a look at a problem that is much closer to home in the coalfields of West Virginia [...]

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Q and A with a WV Wrongful Death Lawyer

Posted in ATV Accidents, Auto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Chemical Accidents, Chemical Explosions, Coal Mine Accidents, Coal Truck Accidents, DUI Accidents, Hiring an Attorney, Insurance Claims, Motorcycle Accidents, Rollover Accidents, Truck Accidents, Underground Mine Accidents, Understanding Negligence, WV Auto Accident Lawyer, WV Car Accident Lawyer, Wrongful Death, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Register-Herald reported yesterday that an elderly woman was killed in a car accident on I-64 near Sandstone Mountain.  The article is here.
When dealing with an accident that involves a death, it is important to discuss your case with a WV wrongful death lawyer in order to make certain that any offers by an insurance company [...]

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WV Coal Mine Accident Lawyer

Posted in Coal Mine Accidents, Coal Truck Accidents, Underground Mine Accidents, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Charleston Gazette reported on December 23, 2008 that a Massey Energy Subsidiary has admitted to criminal safety violations that led to the death of two coal miners in Logan County, West Virginia.  The story is here.
The article highlights how dangerous WV coal mining can be, especially when an employer has not taken proper steps [...]

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West Virginia Coal Truck Problems Continue

Posted in Coal Truck Accidents, General, Truck Accidents, tagged , , , , on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Blue Ridge Outdoors had an interesting article about the problems that coal trucks cause in the Appalachian coalfields.  The article is here. 
Most of us never hear of the day to day problems that coal trucks cause in communities in our state.  We only see headlines when a horrific accident between a coal truck and automobile occur.  Everyone knows that [...]

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