Blog

Accidents caused by landslides or debris are concerningly common on West Virginia highways due to the state’s famous mountains and valleys. Falling rocks and debris can damage vehicles and seriously injure drivers and passengers, often leading to fatalities. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an average of 25 to 50 Americans are killed by landslides annually….

A shoulder can severely impact your ability to do your job, perform everyday tasks, and even care for yourself. Not only are shoulder injuries from car accidents painful, but they can also take a long time to heal and are expensive to treat. If you suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident, you can…

Motorized wheelchair users in West Virginia have responsibilities, rights, and privileges similar to those of pedestrians. These conveyances can be legally operated on public sidewalks, park pathways, bicycle paths, rail trails, and in public buildings. While motorized wheelchairs (which are also referred to as motorized scooters or mobility scooters) should not be on public roads…

Morgantown, WV:  On the morning of Friday, August 19th, 2022, an impaired Morgantown man caused a multiple-vehicle accident on the Westover Bridge, resulting in two people being transported by ambulance for injuries. First of all, this five-vehicle collision on the Westover Bridge was no accident.  It is never correct to refer to a devastating crash…

Families are fervently praying and calling their neighbors to pray after a drunk driver ran over their 12-year-old son’s legs and hit two other children and two adults who were walking near the admission gate of the Mason County Fair.  The boy, Brailey Wallace, and his two brothers were among the five people hit. The boy…

Clarksburg, WV: According to the Harrison County 911 Communication Center, a fatal motorcycle accident was reported on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the intersection of Lodgeville Road and Emily Drive (Rte 50) near the old Eat’N Park location in Bridgeport. According to officials on the scene, the accident was between a motorcycle and a vehicle,…

Is it possible to have major injuries from a minor car accident? Car accidents can happen anytime and they can either be major or minor accidents. A minor accident is one where you can still drive away from the scene of the accident. Typically, you’ll only suffer from mild injuries in minor car accidents. Yet,…

Muscle pain after a car accident – how long will it last? According to statistics, road crashes are the leading cause of death in America for people aged 1-54. Not to mention, there are 4.4 million individuals who require medical attention due to serious injuries caused by car accidents. Muscle injuries should be treated. It’s…

What do I need to know if my wrist has been injured in a collision? Vehicular accidents usually cause injuries to hands and wrists. Typically, they occur when the victims’ hands or wrists hit objects in the car’s interior during the collision, such as the windshield, steering wheel, window, airbags, or dashboard. Wrist injuries may…

Filing an Injury Claim for Your Child After a Collision Personal injury cases related to car accidents usually involve adults. Yet what happens if a child gets injured in an accident? Personal injury law operates under the assumption that children don’t possess the same judgment as adults. So, there are special rules for compensation and…