Charleston Personal Injury Law Blog
Why do people engage in distracted driving?
Distracted driving has been called a national epidemic, more dangerous than even drunk driving, and it’s not hard to see why. Every year, thousands of people die in distracted driving incidents and even more are injured. Studies indicate that a driver who is...
How payment systems can cause trucking accidents
Accidents involving trucks lead to serious injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,965 people died in trucking accidents in 2020. 71% were occupants of other vehicles. Different factors lead to trucking...
How does inattentional blindness affect roadway safety?
When another driver injures you in a wreck, hearing them say, “I didn’t even see you!” may sound like they’re just making excuses – but they’re probably not. Something called inattentional blindness makes it very possible for a driver to literally look right past a...
How do you prove that distracted driving caused a crash?
Say you are driving along when a vehicle crosses the center line, colliding violently with your car. During your recovery, you recall observing the driver in the other car arguing with a passenger just before the collision. You have your memories, and maybe other...
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...
Tips for motorcyclists to stay safe
Not all motorcycle accidents are avoidable. While this is true, there are steps you can take to avoid risky situations. For example, motorcyclists should wear bright colors that can easily be seen from a distance. Many motorcycle accidents occur at intersections, so...
What if you get hit by an uninsured driver?
In many cases where you get hit by another driver, their insurance company is going to have to cover a lot of the costs. The other driver is liable and they are theoretically carrying insurance on their car, so that policy needs to pay out. However, not everyone...
Common causes of tractor-trailer accidents
West Virginia has a booming agricultural industry, with over 20 thousand farms spread across the state. While agricultural vehicles and cars are often separate, there are occasions when it is impossible for them to avoid one another. Tractors and trailers are...
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...