Charleston Personal Injury Law Blog
The challenges that surface after a spinal injury
The other driver walked away with minor injuries from a collision that he caused due to negligence. Not you, though. The situation seems so unfair as you likely will endure months and even years of physical and occupational therapy just to function in your home. And...
How policy limits can negatively affect those hurt in crashes
Hundreds of car crashes occur on any given day in West Virginia. Many of them result in property damage. Sometimes, the damage appears to be only cosmetic, and the drivers decide not to contact the police or file an insurance claim. Injuries from car crashes may not...
How a trailer is loaded can cause a semi-truck wreck
You can probably imagine a dozen scenarios in which a commercial truck could cause a collision with your smaller vehicle. There could be issues with the vehicle's brakes or inclement weather conditions. The possibilities are nearly endless. You probably watch...
Scenarios that may give rise to premises liability claims
When you visit someone at their rental home or stop at a business to patronize it, you don’t expect to get hurt. Unfortunately, when property owners and companies don’t adequately maintain their facilities, you could end up injured during a routine social call or...
How can you prevent your child from distracted driving?
Most teens use their phones a lot. So putting them away when driving may be difficult. As parents, you should try to ensure they do, for safety’s sake. Here are some ways you might do that: Explain why avoiding distraction is so important When you were a child, and...
How a car crash can damage your heart
Many people don’t associate heart ailments with car crashes. However, at least one particular type of condition can be the direct result of a crash. It’s called a myocardial contusion or sometimes a cardiac contusion. It’s basically a bruised heart muscle. This type...
How do you prove negligence related to a crash?
For the average person affected by a car crash, insurance coverage will be sufficient for their needs. They may only require a few thousand dollars worth of property damage coverage to repair minor body damage to their vehicle or basic bodily injury coverage for a...
4 dangerous drivers you may encounter this summer
This summer, you can expect more people to hit the road in their cars and SUVs for trips throughout West Virginia. Along the way, you are likely to encounter unsafe drivers. Below are some of the most common types of dangerous driving behaviors during the summer. Bad...
What should you do if someone tailgates you?
You understand how far back you need to stay from the next car when you're driving on the road. You always use the three-second rule to make sure there's enough space between you and the car in front of you. You want to avoid a rear-end collision, and you need time to...
Truck accidents: Heavy burden on truck drivers leads to injuries
As a result of the economic downturn that began between 2019 and 2020, truck drivers have been placed in a difficult position. While the majority of trucking companies have maintained high levels of safety, there are some that have put more pressure on their drivers...