Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
Truck accidents often result in devastating consequences for everyone involved. One crucial factor distinguishing truck accidents from other traffic accidents is that there may be more than one party responsible when the truck is at fault. Truck driver vs. trucking company Under certain circumstances, the truck driver is at-fault: Driving aggressively or recklessly, such as under the influence of drugs…
In comparison to someone riding in a passenger vehicle, you are especially vulnerable on the road as a pedestrian. If you walk near traffic on your way to work or enjoy going for a jog on or close to the road, you need to understand the risks you face. Every year, many pedestrians suffer serious hardships in their lives as…
If you encounter a speeding driver on the road, avoiding an accident could become very difficult. At high speeds, drivers are more erratic, and the likelihood of a collision increases. Moreover, these crashes are especially likely to leave those involved with serious injuries or even claim lives. Sadly, many drivers continue to ignore the speed limit and behave recklessly. Those…
Trip, slip and fall hazards exist anywhere that a person can walk. In fact, this trio of incident types is actually responsible for a majority of workplace injuries. Back pain, some of which results from trip and fall injuries, also makes up the number one reason for missed work shifts. But just how can a fall hurt a person? What…
Before you get behind the wheel, it is crucial to make sure that you are not struggling with fatigue that could adversely affect your driving abilities. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to follow this advice and they drive even though they are very tired. Drowsy driving endangers lives and also causes many victims to suffer serious injuries each year. It is…
In the past, residents of West Virginia who wished to file a class action suit, where multiple plaintiffs seek to sue an individual or business, may have found the path to litigation simpler than it recently became. JDSupra notes that West Virginia courts made changes to their class-action suit laws to tighten guidelines that those who wish to sue must…
Burns can happen in different places like your home or place of work, or due to an automobile accident. Some burns only require home treatment, but more severe burns can do a lot of damage. In addition to the pain and disfigurement, a high degree burn can inflict on your body, a serious burn may produce dangerous health complications. Healthline…
Slip and fall incidents can result in a severe injury that can impact everything from physical health to mental well-being. Falls account for around 1 million emergency room trips per year, as well, just to get a handle on the scope of the problem. But unfortunately, as with any potential money-making opportunity, fraudsters find a way to turn slip and…
Even if you take steps to avoid a crash and stay safe on the road, a drowsy driver could turn your life upside down. Between hectic work schedules, family lives, medication and other risks, drivers become drowsy for a host of reasons. It is helpful to review statistics in order to understand how widespread this behavior is. If a drowsy…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million people nationwide suffer dog bites each year, including many in West Virginia. Of those victims, at least 800,000 people need medical care. Further statistics indicate that about 50% of those cases involved children. A misconception exists that only certain canine breeds bite people. Instead, the dog’s history and behavior often…