A West Virginia company that fails to maintain its commercial vehicles may expose itself to liability in a car accident case. This is because the company should have known that it's necessary to rotate a truck's tires, change its oil and take other steps to keep it in...
Automobile accidents may take the victims by surprise. Someone stopped at an intersection in West Virginia may be in the proverbial wrong place at the wrong time when a negligent driver causes a crash. Victims may seek an insurance settlement, which could be the...
Trucks remain a common presence on West Virginia roads as commercial trucks perform a wide range of services, from transporting vehicles to hauling away debris. Unfortunately, West Virginia, like many other states, experiences its share of truck accidents. These...
The journey toward receiving just compensation for injuries received in an auto accident can be full of complications, especially when multiple drivers are at fault. Shared fault is common in many West Virginia accidents, and both law enforcement officers and...
In West Virginia, victims of car accidents can file a claim against the other driver as long as they themselves were deemed less than 50% at fault. It often turns out, especially in wintertime, that both drivers in a crash are responsible to some degree. Knowing how...
Car crash statistics show West Virginia’s roads are less dangerous now than they were just 15 years ago. Still, far too many people who get behind the wheel end up suffering life-changing injuries as a result of a wreck. In 2015, 1,267 people suffered serious injuries...
If you happen to come across any trucking industry publications online, you will likely see articles lamenting the high costs of truck accident litigation – Specifically, high-dollar jury awards. There is even a term coined to describe jury awards over $10 million:...
No one ever plans to get into a car accident. The shock of even a minor collision can rattle a driver of any experience level. However, as difficult as it is to keep a clear head and gather information for your insurance claim after a crash, you must follow the...
We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday weekend. For most people in West Virginia, that means a three-day weekend filled with fun (and socially distanced) activities with family and friends. And for many, summer celebrations are incomplete without...
As heavy rains continue to fall across West Virginia, water levels rise. The dips and valleys of The Mountain State’s scenic roadways fill with water, causing damage to the state’s infrastructure. These flooded roads may seem inconvenient but hide dangerous road...
