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Tractor-trailer crashes are devastating events causing serious injuries and even fatalities in West Virginia. If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident on 1-77, the aftermath can be overwhelming and confusing. Contacting an attorney is a big decision, so it’s important to know when it’s the right time to hire a…

When is the trucking company liable for your accident, injuries, and damages? Most of the time. An attorney may refer to respondeat superior to hold employers liable for their employee’s negligent actions. If you suffered an injury in a collision with a big rig, you’ll want to consult a trucking company accident lawyer immediately. They…

Being involved in a traffic collision is a frightening experience, and when it involves large trucks, it can become overwhelming quickly. Many causes of truck accidents involve multiple parties of liability and sophisticated evidence, making these cases considerably time-consuming and complex. Speak to a truck accident lawyer to understand and be relieved of the process….

Truck accidents often happen due to negligence by either a truck driver or a trucking company. Common causes include driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, or improper truck maintenance. Trucking companies may be at fault for failing to train drivers, pressuring them to drive long hours, or neglecting safety protocols. Following a trucking accident, the most…

Negligent truck drivers and trucking companies can cause accidents through speeding, fatigue, distracted driving, or failing to properly maintain vehicles. Drivers may also ignore traffic laws or drive under the influence, increasing the crash risk. You need black box data after a truck accident because it records important information such as speed, braking, and vehicle…

Coal and logging trucks cause West Virginia truck accidents, primarily because both industries thrive in the state. Coal and logging truck accidents can be complex for various reasons, including multiple parties of liability, severity of injuries, complicated evidence, and length of investigation into trucking companies and injury claims. If you’ve suffered an injury in a…

As Amazon continues to expand its operations throughout West Virginia and the United States, the company’s delivery vehicles are becoming more and more common on the roads. These Amazon delivery vehicles include everything from Amazon-branded semi-trucks and vans to independent contractors using their cars to make a delivery. However, the more Amazon vehicles there are…

A fully-loaded semi-truck traveling at highway speeds (i.e., around 65 miles per hour) can traverse the length of two football fields before coming to a complete stop. This long stopping distance is due mostly to their enormous size. The average commercial truck is much, much heavier than the average passenger car. They can weigh anywhere…

Emotional Injuries After a Motor Vehicle Collision After the trauma of a car accident, it is common for people to experience some degree of PTSD. Many of our clients, after they have been injured in an accident, express a fear of driving or even riding as a passenger in a car driven by someone else. Those…

Oil Drilling in West Virginia: A Call for Safety First to Prevent Workplace Injuries Since the 1700’s the Appalachian Basin has been a known source of crude oil trapped deep in layers of black shale. Energy prospectors are seeing new potential for oil drilling in the Appalachian Basin, particularly in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West…