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All traffic accidents can cause devastating injuries, but collisions between an automobile and a pedestrian can be particularly catastrophic. The massive size differential between the two means such accidents are often life-threatening for the pedestrian, even when they happen at relatively low speeds. If the motorist caused the crash, an injured pedestrian can seek compensation…

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…

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise regimen. Fitness and Recovery After a Collision After you are involved in an accident, there are many issues that arise. You must deal with insurance, vehicle repair or replacement, financial issues, but most importantly, your health. Life…

In contrast to the many Senate and House Bills before the West Virginia State Judiciary Committee in this 2017 Legislative Session that threaten to undermine the legal rights of every West Virginian, there are clarifications and additions that we can agree with inHouse Bill 2099as introduced by Delegate McGeehan to the Committee on the Judiciary….

A common question I receive from clients is, “How long will it take for me to get a settlement?” If your injuries are minor, it can take just a few months to get your case settled. Insurance companies particularly require proof of your claim. We have to obtain medical records, employment records, expertreports, and those…

At approximately 2:30 a.m. January 17, 2016, officers from the Morgantown Police Department were called to respond to a reported hit and run involving a pedestrian on Stewart Street. It is not necessarily a crime to hit a pedestrian with your vehicle depending on the circumstances, but it is always a crime to leave the…