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...
Month: November 2020
Spinal cord injury damages can be devastating
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...
Is your settlement offer the best you can get?
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,...
Sleep apnea can lead to a serious truck accident
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...
Local pileup on Interstate 79 hospitalizes 4 victims
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...
Is road rash a serious injury?
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...
Injured in a drunk driving crash this Halloween? You’re not alone
Were you struck by a drunk driver on your way home from a celebration this past Halloween weekend? If so, you are not alone. According to the AAA, Halloween presents the traffic safety triple-threat of an uptick in pedestrians, drunk driving and, especially since...
Who is at-fault for my truck accident injuries?
Commercial trucks are responsible for thousands of roadway injuries and deaths each year. While any accident-related injury can be serious, semitruck and 18-wheeler accident injuries are often the most severe due to the size and weight of the truck. If you were...
Who starts a wrongful death lawsuit?
Losing a loved one in West Virginia is never easy. Every one understands that it is inevitable, but that does not make it any easier when a loved one actually passes away. The hope is that people live a long full life and die at an old age, but unfortunately that does...
There are many semitruck accidents every year
There are many semitrucks on West Virginia roads every day. They are bringing products and goods from around the country to their final destination or transporting products produced in the state to other locations. So, they play a vital role in the economy. There are...