Trucks Parked on the Side of the Road Can Lead to Increased Collisions
Trucks are a common sight on our roads. They are a vital cog in the US economy, responsible for moving more than 70% of all goods, employing more than 6% of the entire national workforce. Life as we know it would come to a standstill without the big rigs, tankers, and reefers plying across state […]
Truck Jackknife Accidents: Why They Happen and How to Avoid Them
Jackknife truck accidents occur when the cab becomes detached from the trailer, causing the trailer to flip over or overturn. In these accidents, the truck skids, the driver loses control, and the trailer leaves its alignment. Out of nearly two million truck accidents occurring each year in the United States, jackknife accidents account for almost […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
Modern vehicles come equipped with many new features that are supposed to make our lives more convenient. The cars that are produced today come with many features that make driving easier, and they seem to be getting more automated as we move toward a self-driving vehicle society. One feature that is available on many new […]
What Is a Contingency Fee and How Does it Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
The vast majority of personal injury lawyers take their clients’ cases and a contingency fee basis, and this is true with our firm as well. A contingency fee in the context of an injury claim means simply that the attorney fees are “contingent” upon the attorney recovering compensation on your behalf. In other words, rather […]
The Dangers of Elevator Accidents on Construction Sites
Many large West Virginia construction projects require workers to frequently move up and down floors using elevator hoists. This is especially common during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that go up several floors. Faulty elevators can be dangerous to the general public as well as to those who work on them. And construction […]
How To Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
When someone gets injured because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, there is a good possibility that they will have to miss some days from work because of the injury. This could be just a few days in the milder cases, or it could be several weeks or months (or longer) when the […]
Can Auto Repair Shops Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?
The average consumer does not know a whole lot about how their vehicle works, and they rely on mechanics to repair them when something goes wrong. But as happens sometimes in the medical field, mechanics and auto repair shops do not always perform quality work, and substandard work on a vehicle can make it unsafe […]
How Does the Law Define a Psychological Injury?
Serious accidents often have a ripple effect that radiates out into every part of a victim’s life. While the physical injuries might be visible to the naked eye, there is often much more damage lying below the surface. Serious accidents, particularly those that put a victim at risk of death, often leave psychological scars and […]
Injury Caused by Debris from a Construction Site
Construction job sites typically produce a lot of waste and debris that the company that oversees the project is responsible for properly disposing. But when reasonable measures are not taken to deal with debris on a construction site, it can cause the site to become cluttered and create hazardous conditions for workers and the general […]
Who is at Fault in a Road Construction Accident?
In West Virginia, summer is not only family travel season, it is also road construction season. This means lots of delays and traffic jams on your way to your destinations. But we all know that the roads need to be maintained and repaired; otherwise, they will fall apart and become unsafe for drivers. If you […]