When a commercial vehicle jackknifes while on a West Virginia road, it's not uncommon to cite driver error or road conditions as the cause of the accident. However, in most cases, this type of wreck can be attributed to improperly inflated tires. Let's take a closer...
Motor vehicle accidents
The dangers of truck driver fatigue in West Virginia
Given the size, the weight of the trucks, plus the long monotonous hours truck drivers put in their work, their risk of getting into an accident due to fatigue is much higher than other drivers. If you are a truck driver in West Virginia, read on to learn more about...
Do supply trucks have blind spots?
A truck driver's blind spot is one of the most dangerous places to be on West Virginia road. If a truck driver doesn't see your vehicle, they could hit your car when they try to switch lanes. You can't always avoid driving in a blind spot, but you should get out of...
Motorcycle safety tips
As we enter summer, there will be more motorcycle traffic on roads in West Virginia and in all fifty states. Motorcyclists can benefit from safety tips designed to save lives and property. Even if you already know defensive driving strategies and safe driving...
A lack of vehicle maintenance could be considered negligence
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...
Why hire an attorney after an auto accident?
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...
Are there unique concerns with truck collisions?
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...
How comparative negligence affects an accident claim for drivers
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...
Driving responsibly in the winter
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...
What can I get compensation for after a serious car crash?
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...