Any Morgantown resident who has shut their hand in a drawer or slammed their thumb with a hammer understands what a crush accident is. A crush accident happens when a body part is subject to forces and endures harm. Minor crush accidents can cause pain and short-term...
The last thing a person wants to worry about is being injured by a device that was meant to protect them. However, in January Ford and Mazda once again were given 30 days to recall the airbags which are currently installed in three million vehicles. This has been a...
Almost anyone involved in a vehicular accident in West Virginia may be injured, sometimes severely. Among the most debilitating injuries are those involving the spinal cord. The more severe the accident is, the greater chance that a spinal cord injury could occur....
Succeeding on a personal injury claim requires showing two things: liability and damages. There are a lot of other pieces to the personal injury puzzle that have to come together before you can successfully prove those things, but you can’t win and recover the...
Although some people view West Virginia as a rural state with a low population, that doesn’t mean that our roadways are any less dangerous than in other states. Just like the rest of America, West Virginia residents need to be worried about drowsy drivers, distracted...
A lot of car accidents result in nothing more than some property damage and a few bumps in bruises. Others, though, leave victims with catastrophic injuries. Amongst these catastrophic injuries are those that affect the spinal cord. Tragically, those who suffer harm...
The damages that stem from a car accident can be quite extensive. Medical bills, lost wages, and the personal pain and suffering felt can be enormous and, quite frankly, overwhelming for many accident victims. When these losses are caused by the negligence of another,...
Semi-truck drivers are tasked with a big responsibility. Not only are they supposed to deliver goods across the country on tight timelines, but they’re also required to do so safely. Yet, the sad reality is that these truckers often cut corners, sometimes to appease...
An accident near Fairmont involving 7 vehicles sent 4 people to the hospital. The accident happened on Interstate 79 and involved at least to semitrucks. The West Virginia State Police are investigating the accident and had to close the freeway for hours. The...
Many people equate road rash with the painful scraping of the skin against a pavement surface following a biking or trip-and-fall accident while on a jog. The majority of these injuries, while painful, can be treated from home. However, when the road rash is the...
