Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers make up a significant portion of the traffic on West Virginia roads. If you're traveling down the highway and get into a wreck with one of these big rigs, the results can be devastating. Serious injuries are often associated with truck...
Year: 2022
Can you get a bladder injury during a West Virginia car crash?
If you’ve been injured in a West Virginia car crash, you might want to seek compensation for your personal injury. Common car accident injuries include brain trauma, head injuries, broken bones and damage to the spine. There are also bladder injuries that can result...
Drunk driving accidents may cause serious injuries
West Virginia law makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. One of the reasons is that impaired drivers generally have a harder time processing information. Therefore, they may be driving at higher rates of speed when a...
How to seek lost wages after car crashes
Motor vehicle accidents in West Virginia are not only emotionally devastating, but they can also cause a lot of financial damage. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to pursue compensation for wages lost due to the crash. Lost wages: What...
Know the dangerous reality of underage drunk driving
There are many teen drivers in West Virginia. In addition to their inexperience, a common problem is allegations of drunk driving. Parents, law enforcement, legislators and others on the road need to be aware of the danger. Recognize the realities of underage DUI...
Alcohol related deaths and injuries in the US
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2021 alcohol-involved death rate in West Virginia was 14.6 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than the national average. Research shows that the alcohol-related death rate in the U.S. has increased by...
How negligent hiring by trucking companies puts you at risk
Every day, regular passenger cars have to share the road with large commercial trucks that can weigh up to 10 times or more. Due to the difficulty in controlling such massive vehicles, trucking companies have a responsibility to recruit competent drivers. Sadly, some...
Headaches that come after motorcycle accidents
It is common for motorcycle drivers in West Virginia to experience headaches after accidents. Headaches can indicate a head or neck injury. Causes of posttraumatic headaches Headaches resulting from motorcycle accident injuries and car accident injuries that occur...
The aftermath of an accident
If you're involved in an accident in West Virginia, you might think that an officer or emergency help will arrive right away or that your insurance company will be able to handle the details of the aftermath for you. While there are things that these professionals can...
Why you should never speak to insurance companies without a lawyer
Car accidents are a very traumatic experience to go through. In addition to dealing with the injuries you sustained due to the car crash, you also have to handle matters with the insurance companies. You could be wondering who will pay for the damage to your vehicle...