Charleston Personal Injury Law Blog
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in West Virginia?
Spring has sprung, and soon there will be more chances to enjoy rides on your motorcycle. Even if you ride during winter, you undoubtedly look forward to more days of ideal riding weather as summer approaches. A motorcycle can be a great way to get from here to there,...
How does uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage work?
When most people think about motor vehicle insurance, they think about liability coverage. Liability coverage provides insurance benefits to individuals that you injure or whose property was damaged because of your negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Said another...
Common distractions that cause car accidents in West Virginia — and what you can do
It doesn’t seem fair that some people have to suffer because of the carelessness of others. Unfortunately, that happens every day when distracted drivers cause accidents that result in serious injury or even death. While everyone knows that distracted driving is...
Tips to prevent cold-weather injuries when working outdoors
West Virginia workers who toil outside in wintry weather conditions face dangerous risks that their indoor colleagues avoid. But for many who work on the gas pipelines or on highway safety crews, the cold and inclement weather is just another day at their outdoor...
What to do if you have a vehicle collision
If you have a motor vehicle accident in West Virginia, you will want to claim compensation. To do this, you need to prove the other person was at fault. However, in many accidents, both drivers were partially to blame. The state applies the rule of comparative...
Get to your destination safely with these 3 tips for motorcyclists
West Virginia certainly has beautiful views during the autumn, especially as you cruise through the mountain roads. As a motorcyclist, you should know that you are at a greater risk of getting in to a crash and suffering injuries as you drive in these fall months....
Don’t put these toys under your Christmas tree this year
The holiday season approaches, and the shopping has already begun -- but parents need to be careful what they’re putting under the tree. Every holiday season, a new crop of dangerous and defective toys comes to light. You need to know how to keep your loved ones safe....
Prepare for your holiday travel early
The winter holiday season is here and this means that some people will take to the highways to visit loved ones. Others will be making extra road trips just to run errands to prepare for the holiday. Regardless of why you're heading out, you should plan your travels...
Construction work ahead: often an imperiling risk for drivers
Motorists crisscross West Virginia’s varied roadways every second of each day in a wide assortment of motor vehicles, ranging from passenger cars and trucks to motorcycles and other conveyances. The risks they routinely confront while doing so are multiple and...
Driving classes can make you a better driver at any age
Most of us take driver’s education as teens when we first get a driver’s license, and that’s the last driver’s ed we ever have. We don’t see the need to refresh our skills because we’re out there getting real world driving experience just about every day. However,...