Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently arrived at a first: They identified not one but nine different car models with no driver deaths stemming from car accidents. All of these zero-fatality vehicles were 2011 models. Six of the nine cars were sport utility vehicles. Toyota manufactured…
Many areas of the United States are seeing a big drop in gas prices. While savings at the pump might seem like a plus, the increase in cars on the road and reduced necessity of efficient driving increases the risk of an auto accident significantly. Research shows that the number…
When a car crash involves only one vehicle, the driver of that vehicle is usually considered liable for passenger injuries, property destruction, and other damages. However, this isn’t always the case, which is why it’s critical to speak with experienced Morgantown car accident attorneys who will listen to your account…
November 2 through November 9 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Though it might not seem that dangerous to hit the road if you’re feeling tired, fatigue creates dangerous driving conditions, with car accident risk increasing the longer you’re behind the wheel without sufficient rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation,…
National Child Passenger Safety Week runs September 14 to September 20. One of the key messages of this weeklong observance is the importance of securing children in an appropriate car seat should an accident occur. If you and your children are injured in a collision, our Parkersburg car accident attorneys…
Though under the wrong circumstances any vehicle carries a risk of rolling over and injuring the occupants, some vehicles and some circumstances are more conducive to these potentially devastating accidents than others. If you or someone you love has been severely wounded in a rollover accident, our Morgantown car accident…
After a car accident – especially one that resulted in injury – a police officer will usually come to the scene to write a police report. This document will play a key role in any personal injury claim you file after the accident, as it contains the officer’s record of…
West Virginia car accident cases are decided based on a modified comparative negligence system – a method that allocates a percentage of fault to each party involved in a car accident. Comparative negligence means that even if you are partially at fault for an accident, you may still be able…
Every year, hundreds of West Virginia bicyclists and pedestrians are either injured or killed in car accidents. Even a cautious pedestrian cannot always protect themselves against a reckless driver, and bicyclists are frequently cut off by impatient or inattentive motorists. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will try to pin the blame…
In many cases, it is obvious who is at fault in a car accident. For example, running a red light or rear-ending a vehicle are both fairly straightforward situations when it comes to determining liability. However, there are some cases where it can be more difficult to argue who is…
