Although most West Virginia drivers are safe and responsible, car accidents can still occur in the blink of an eye. Some collisions are severe enough to leave people reeling from chest injuries. Pay attention to these types of chest pain that signify you’ve suffered...
If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death auto accident in West Virginia, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your loss. Under West Virginia law, wrongful death is caused by the negligence, recklessness or intentional act of another person or entity....
Many people are unaware that they've sustained injuries after getting into an automotive accident in West Virginia. The shock of the experience can make drivers and passengers unaware of the damage done to their bodies. Three types of injuries, in particular, can be...
Truck accidents in West Virginia can have devastating consequences for those involved. Even if the accident involves just one vehicle, the complexity of a truck accident claim is often significant. The magnitude of a claim depends on the number of parties involved and...
The number of road users killed in motor vehicle accidents in West Virginia and around the country fell, albeit slightly, during the first three quarters of 2022 according to data released recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The figures...
Motorcyclists in West Virginia have accidents like other drivers. But motorcycle accident injuries are more common than other vehicle accident injuries. The main reason is motorcycles have no doors, seatbelts or a roof. As a result, motorcyclists are more likely to...
If you live in Fairmont, West Virginia, you know how dangerous winter weather can be to drive in. The roads are icy, the visibility is poor, and there are many potential hazards. Sadly, car accidents are all too common in winter weather conditions. And while any...
Mishaps involving large trucks cause some of the most traumatic injuries in West Virginia. These accidents often involve much more physical, emotional and financial damage than accidents involving passenger cars. Fatalities are also more common. Anyone involved in a...
One in four West Virginia traffic accidents is due to distracted driving. That's why it's important to be aware of the behaviors and signs a driver is having issues focusing on the road to avoid an accident. In this article, we will go over some of these behaviors and...
Injuries sustained in West Virginia car crashes are as different as the circumstances of each accident, but certain ones are more common than others. The severity can range significantly and depends on many factors. Following are five of the most common injury types...
