Jim Leach Personal Injury Blog

Your tires are play a critical role when it comes to the safety of your vehicle. What many people don’t realize is that with proper tire maintenance you can actually help prevent an auto accident due to a tire blowout from occurring. If you have been in an auto accident,…

One of the biggest travel holidays of the year is just a week away. While many of us are packing our bags for a long weekend getaway this Labor Day, it’s important to keep safety in mind when preparing to hit the road. Labor Day is one of the busiest…

As we make our way through summer and the weather starts getting hotter we see more boats making their way out into the water. Though most people think of boating as a fun recreational activity, there is a greater responsibility that goes along with it. Boating accidents lead to property…

With summer in full swing, July is when we celebrate National Grilling Month, and appropriately so with July being the most popular month for grilling. The next time you gather with friends and family, don’t forget to keep grilling safety in mind to help prevent any injuries. Each July, emergency…

With spring in full swing and summer rapidly approaching the idea of a day by the pool to avoid the heat is becoming more and more desirable. Although a swimming pool can make for a great day, those with young children need to practice safety to help in the prevention…

The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded their year-long investigation of West Virginia’s mental health system for children. Their findings reported that the system violates the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their reliance on facilities such as psychiatric hospitals. In an open letter addressed to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin,…

A brain injury can range from mild to severe, but regardless, under no circumstance should they be taken lightly. When someone suffers from a brain injury, they can experience permanent neurobiological damage and a variety of other deficits. If you have suffered from a brain injury, contact our Charleston brain…

Though technological advances have made it possible to answer the phone and even write a text message hands-free, research shows that these innovations haven’t resulted in improvements to driver safety. Distracted driving is still a leading cause of car accidents, no matter what form the distraction takes. April is Distracted…

National Work Zone Awareness Week kicked off in Virginia on Monday. The start of spring effectively marks the beginning of outdoor construction season, which is why government agencies draw attention to the need for both workers and drivers to be careful at these sites in order to avoid construction accidents….

A lawmaker in neighboring Pennsylvania is pushing for legislation that would require drivers of tractor-trailers to remove snow and ice from the tops of their rigs. Frozen debris can fall off of a semi onto nearby vehicles, resulting in truck accidents that could end in serious injury or even death….