Allowing teenagers to have a sense of freedom behind the wheel is not always easy for parents. Most worry about their children's safety, even if their teens are otherwise safe and cautious drivers. The reality is that driving can be dangerous no matter how well a...
Morgantown Auto Accident Injury Law Blog
Large truck accidents can be devastating
Drivers in West Virginia are probably used to seeing 18-wheelers speeding along the interstate, and most might not give these massive vehicles another thought. Unfortunately, just because they are common does not mean they are safe. The injuries associated with...
Report: pickup trucks show room for safety improvement
Science and technology have led to many life-saving innovations, including in automobiles. The NHTSA says that new vehicles are safer than ever, which is great news for consumers. Driver-assisting technologies such as cameras and warning indicators are becoming more...
How can wrongful death claims help families?
Unexpectedly losing a loved one in a car accident is a devastating experience that no one in West Virginia should have to go through. Unfortunately, the prevalence of negligent drivers on the road means that virtually anyone could be at risk for having to deal with...
Alleged drunk driver accused of multi-vehicle wreck
For parents, there may be few things more terrifying than learning that a child was involved in an accident. This was the reality for at least one set of West Virginia parents after an alleged drunk driver struck a school bus. While only one student was on the bus at...
Fatal accidents common in West Virginia
Feeling unsafe while driving can be an extremely unsettling experience. From dealing with speeding tractor-trailers on the interstate to watching out for distracted drivers glued to their smartphones, driving can certainly be dangerous. Unfortunately, driving in West...
After my collision, what damages can I be compensated for?
Car accident victims usually have to deal with far more than just physical injuries. The emotional toll of being involved in a serious collision can be debilitating, and economic damages only compound the difficult nature of the recovery process. For those in West...
Bill pushes steeper penalties for reckless driving car accidents
Being injured or losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident can be extremely traumatic. A new bill seeks to increase penalties for reckless drivers who cause these types of car accidents. The bill has yet to be approved and is currently on its third round of...
West Virginia wrestles with pedestrian accidents
The number of accidents involving pedestrians in the United States and in West Virginia – both fatal and non-fatal – has jumped in the past 10 years. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, in the U.S. there were 70,286 non-fatal pedestrian...
Driver charged for fleeing scene of fatal accident
The driver who allegedly caused a fatal hit-and-run accident in Jan. 2019 was recently arrested and charged in the incident. The man had apparently left the state of West Virginia and was located across state lines before being brought to face the criminal...


