A multi-car wreck at Charleston’s Big Mix can put you in immediate danger, especially when one collision leads to another in heavy interchange traffic. At the I-64/I-77 interchange, several streams of traffic come together, so one collision may involve more than two...
A coal truck that loses its brakes on Corridor G can cause a serious crash. U.S. 119 runs through Kanawha County to Charleston, where coal trucks share the road with other drivers. If you were injured in a wreck, you may wonder how the brake problem happened and who...
Determining who caused a car accident in West Virginia can affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. West Virginia uses a modified comparative fault system. Your recovery may be reduced based on your share of fault, and you may be...
A stopped semi-truck can create a serious hazard on a dark road, narrow shoulder or sharp curve. If you cannot see it in time, you may have little room to avoid a collision. Liability often depends on why the truck stopped, where the driver left it and whether...
Many people assume the rear driver is always to blame in a rear-end collision. While that is often the case, it is not a hard rule. Fault can sometimes be shared or shifted depending on how the crash unfolded. When a commercial truck is involved, the question of fault...
After a crash with a semi-truck, people may tell different stories about what happened. The truck driver might claim traffic stopped too quickly, while the trucking company could point to weather, road conditions or another driver. A truck’s black box can help cut...
After a truck crash, you may expect the facts to stay clear. Still, a trucking company may present a different version of events. Their insurers and legal teams often respond quickly, which can turn your claim into a direct conflict of stories. You may hear disputes...
When you walk away from what appears to be a minor car crash, getting medical care might seem unnecessary. The damage to your vehicle looks small, you feel okay and you want to move on with your day. However, seeking medical evaluation after even seemingly minor...
Modern cars come loaded with technology meant to keep you safe. Automatic braking, lane-keep assist and blind spot warnings are now standard on many vehicles. But what happens when the very systems designed to keep motorists safe cause a crash instead? Technology...
When a commercial truck crashes, parties often look for obvious factors like speed, weather or mechanical failure as the reason for the accident. But one of the most dangerous causes can go undetected. Driver fatigue from being behind the wheel too long could actually...