Most car accidents result in minor injury or no injury at all. Occasionally, however, they can result in catastrophic injuries that change someone’s life forever. Loss of limbs, paralysis and brain damage are just some of the injuries that could result from someone...
Car Accidents
Symptoms of delayed injuries from a car accident
If a person walks away from a car accident with seemingly minor injuries, they often consider themselves lucky. The outcome of high-speed collisions can be devastating. With that said, sustaining only a few scrapes and bruises in an accident of this magnitude clearly...
The hidden dangers of drowsy driving
When people think of dangerous driving behaviors, reckless driving, drunk driving and distracted driving are usually the first few that come to mind. Nearly every state has laws against these three with punishments ranging from small fines to lengthy jail sentences...
Who is liable for a ridesharing accident?
If you are injured in a car or pedestrian accident that is caused by a ridesharing driver, it could leave you with a pile of medical bills, lost earnings from missing work for a while, and untold amounts of pain and aggravation. As painful and frustrating as the...
Tips for avoiding sun glare accidents in West Virginia
During the fall and winter months, the days get shorter and commuters are forced to deal with that annoying sun glare during morning and evening rush hours. We all know what it is like to round a corner and get hit with a blast of bright sunlight. Suddenly, we can...
Who is at fault for a multi-vehicle accident?
Most vehicle accidents involve just two cars that collide with each other, or one car that hits another person or object. But there are some accidents that involve three or more vehicles. These accidents are sometimes called “multi-car pileups” or “chain reaction...
Can my car accident claim be reopened after it is settled?
If you got injured in an auto accident, you may be thinking about whether to accept a quick settlement offer from the responsible party’s insurance company. This is understandable. After getting hurt in an accident, finances can get pretty tight when you are out of...
The Masters Law Firm in Charleston, West Virginia is solely dedicated to representing persons injured or damaged by wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of others. We are a civil litigation firm, which means we do not represent those charged with crimes. We have exclusively represented the victims of wrongful acts throughout the state of West Virginia since 1974.