What Happened Two pedestrians suffered serious injuries when they struck by a vehicle in Huntersville, North Carolina (NC). The accident took place on February 25, 2013 in the 14600 block of Statesville Road near Gilead Road. The two pedestrians were trying to cross the road when they were struck by a Ford Mustang. Paramedics arrived…
Statistics from 2011 recreational boating accidents show a decrease in accidents, but an increase in fatalities. The U.S. Coast Guard’s report also reveals that alcohol is again the number one factor in boating accident deaths. To learn more, read here. . . US Coast Guard Release Recreational Boating Accident and Fatality Statistics
A recent bill before the West Virginia Senate aims to do away with unlimited punitive damage awards seen in the state and instead replace them with a $500,000 cap. To learn more, read the full story here… “West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Punitive Damages Cap“ CA
What Happened: The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training announced it has launched a massive effort to visit every single mining facility in the state to meet with workers to discuss mine safety. The huge push was prompted by a call from West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin who said safety inspectors…
A truck carrying logs along U.S. 460 East in Appomattox crashed into a guardrail in a Virginia big-rig accident, allegedly caused by a gust of wind.