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Commercial Truck Accident

How to Recover Full and Fair Compensation After a Commercial Truck Accident

June 15, 2024/by Bailey, Javins, & Carter

After a truck accident, you may see the expenses start piling up immediately. From days off of work and medical bills to a totaled car and lost items within your car, it’s hard to keep track of. That’s why it’s so important to get the full and fair compensation after a truck accident you deserve […]

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Depositions in Truck Accident Cases

The Role of Depositions in West Virginia Trucking Crash Cases

June 6, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

When you’re involved in a truck accident, seeking justice and getting fair compensation can be an uphill battle. The trucking company is in no rush to claim responsibility, which means their insurance company is also in no rush to write you a settlement check. As your attorney prepares for court, they may use a number […]

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Load Shift Truck Accidents

Load Shift Accidents: The Overlooked Cause of Many Trucking Incidents

May 25, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Load shift accidents account for a significant portion of truck accidents in the Charleston area, but this issue is rarely talked about among truck accident victims. Sudden weight shift can be destabilizing in any setting, but it’s far worse when you’re talking about several tons of cargo all shifting at once. As a victim, it’s […]

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Trucks on Rural Roads and the Dangers

Rural Roads and Big Rigs: The Unseen Dangers of Non-Highway Trucking

May 14, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Truck drivers spend a substantial amount of time on the interstates and freeways that crisscross the United States, gaining access to communities of all sizes during their trips. However, when drivers need to reach the more rural and remote communities of West Virginia, they may have to navigate the quieter rural roads of the countryside. […]

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Black Box Data in Trucking Accidents

Decoding Black Box Data: How It Plays a Role in Trucking Accidents

May 5, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

If you want to create the strongest truck accident case possible, knowing exactly what happened can make it much easier to prove the other party’s liability and demonstrate your damages. A truck’s black box can play an important role in proving the facts of the accident, so your attorney may take steps to gain access […]

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Truck Accidents Caused by wheels and tires

Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Truck Wheels and Tires

April 25, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Truck wheels and tires are critical components of commercial vehicles, and they bear a heavy load every single time a driver heads out with a new load. With all of the wear and tear that wheels and tires endure, it should come as no surprise that issues with these components cause a significant amount of […]

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Sideguard Underride Accidents

Do Truck Sideguards Prevent Underride Accidents?

April 21, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Underride accidents involving large trucks pose serious risks to road users, resulting in more fatalities and serious injuries than most other types of truck collisions. These accidents have led to so many deaths that there have been industrywide efforts to create technology that prevents vehicles from getting stuck under tractor-trailers. Sideguards have become more widely […]

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Truck No-Zones

What You Need to Know About Trucks’ No-Zones

April 12, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

As motorists, understanding trucks’ blind spots or “no-zones” is a critical part of safe driving while sharing the road with commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, many drivers drastically underestimate or misunderstand a truck’s blind spots. This leaves many drivers unknowingly driving in a place where truck drivers simply cannot see them. As a result, thousands of preventable […]

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Liability in Truck Rollover Accidents

Who is Liable in a Truck Rollover Accident?

March 25, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Rollover accidents can be devastating for all who experience them, and even those who simply witness them. They are far more common among tractor-trailers than other types of vehicles, due to trucks’ higher center of gravity and the risk of an unbalanced load. Unfortunately, these accident claims can be quite complex. They involve multiple parties […]

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Understanding the Legal Nuances of Multi-Vehicle Truck Accidents

Understanding the Legal Nuances of Multi-Vehicle Truck Accidents

March 18, 2024/by Bailey, Javins & Carter

Both truck accidents and multi-vehicle crashes have unique challenges and concerns that set them apart from other types of vehicle accident claims. When you have a multi-vehicle truck accident, you’re in an incredibly complex system that demands the assistance of an experienced truck accident attorney in Charleston. Looking for more personalized help with your truck […]

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