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...
Morgantown Auto Accident Injury Law Blog
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...
Driver caught fleeing with beer in hand after drunk driving car accident
If you are looking for evidence that the person who crashed into your vehicle on a Morgantown street or highway was driving drunk, a beer can or bottle in their hand would make it pretty obvious. According to sheriff's deputies, an Idaho man was arrested after...
What are the dangers of in-vehicle technology?
Interactive technology in your vehicle refers to infotainment systems that allow you to perform certain tasks while driving. It includes smartphone applications as well as native systems that the car manufacturer builds in. These systems allow you to perform tasks...
Steps to take to find a safe motorcycle helmet
Motorcycle riders are especially vulnerable to injury because they ride exposed to the outside world. So if a collision throws a rider onto the ground, wearing a helmet may make the difference between life or death. The important thing is to find a strong helmet that...
Managing your time after a traffic crash
There are various issues that arise following a traffic accident, such as pain, medical bills, losing the ability to work and emotional hardships. Sometimes, people have an excessive amount of free time because they cannot work or are forced to stay at home due to...


