You’re driving down a West Virginia road (or riding as a passenger in someone’s vehicle) when another car suddenly hits you. The next hours of your life include chaos, pain, and interactions with police and medical workers. Surviving a collision can have both...
Car Accidents
4 ways to avoid collision at a West Virginia intersection
Traveling through West Virginia, either as a full-time resident or visitor, can be quite stressful if you’re sharing the road with drivers who are not following traffic laws and safety rules. Intersections are some of the most dangerous sections of the roadway....
3 things to NOT do after a car accident
Driving through West Virginia can be a pleasant experience, especially if you have the opportunity to travel along some scenic roadways. Whether you’re in a rural part of the state or in a busier section where there’s lots of traffic, an uneventful or pleasurable road...
DUI behaviors that often cause personal injury
If you happen to be sharing a West Virginia highway with someone who consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel, you might notice some signs of intoxicated behavior. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level in this state is .08, a person can have a...
Coping with life after catastrophic injuries
Is it ever possible to achieve a full recovery after suffering trauma to the spinal cord or brain? There is no standard answer to the question because every case is unique. When catastrophic injuries occur because of a West Virginia motor vehicle accident, a positive...
Proving a wrongful death claim in West Virginia
If you’re among those in West Virginia who have recently received a phone call informing you that a loved one has suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision, condolences are extended to you. Processing the emotions and grief associated with such tragedies is...
These car accident symptoms suggest brain injury
In the days and weeks following a motor vehicle collision, you might experience a wide range of emotions, including anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, relief or confusion. The latter (confusion) may be a symptom of an underlying brain injury. Also, if your emotions are...
Wrong-way car crashes are increasing significantly across the U.S.
The number of wrong-way car crashes across the country is steadily climbing. This type of accident is one of the most dangerous because it usually happens at night and often includes intoxicated drivers. According to the American Automobile Association, the three...
3 ways to avoid car accidents at intersections
Throughout West Virginia, there are numerous types of intersections on the roadways. Some are “secured,” meaning the use of stop signs, traffic lights or other devices controls traffic at these intersections. You might also come upon an “unsecured” intersection,...
Did your collision result in a permanent disability?
The word ''total,'' typically refers to ''all'' of something. Another word, which is ''permanent,'' suggests something that will last a lifetime. If you have been involved in a West Virginia motor vehicle collision, the force of impact from the other vehicle may have...
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