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Vehicle accidents are not uncommon throughout the state of West Virginia. Each year, thousands of people are injured, and many lose their lives as a result of vehicle collisions in this state. In general, most vehicle collisions are the result of the careless or negligent actions of one or more drivers. However, there are also …
Personal injury claims revolve around determining the negligence of another party. This is true whether or not a claim is going to be resolved through an insurance settlement or by a personal injury jury. However, the term “negligence” can be confusing, particularly because there are so many types of negligence that are discussed in these …
Vehicle owners in West Virginia have an obligation to others on the roadway. Technically, vehicle owners and drivers have many obligations, first and foremost of which is operating their vehicle safely. However, accidents do occur, and another important obligation is having vehicle insurance. Just like every other state in the country, drivers in West Virginia …
If you or somebody you care about is injured in a car accident due to the careless or negligent actions of another driver, you should be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a qualified personal injury lawyer. However, there is often confusion about what …
There is no doubt that seat belts save lives. Time and time again, studies have proven that those who wear seat belts are much less likely to sustain severe injuries or die when a vehicle accident occurs. Most people now realize the benefits of wearing a seat belt. Here, we want to discuss what West …
If you or a loved one are involved in an accident on the roadways of West Virginia, there are various types of evidence that you will need to prove the liability of the other party so you can secure compensation. One of the key pieces of evidence that you need to get ahold of is …
Helmets save lives. Whether a person is riding on a motorcycle or a bicycle, wearing a helmet can help prevent severe traumatic brain injuries and death in the event a person is involved in an accident. Every state has unique laws pertaining to bicycle and motorcycle helmets, as well as laws pertaining to the use …
When many people think of dashcams, they immediately think of police vehicles. Dashcams have long been used by law enforcement to record activities that take place while they are driving or during a traffic stop. However, over the last decade, dashcams have become more and more popular throughout the general population. These cameras host a …
All drivers must be insured if they want to operate their vehicles safely on the roadways of West Virginia. This includes motorcycle operators. Some people may not realize that motorcyclists in West Virginia must obtain a separate insurance policy apart from their traditional vehicle insurance policy in order to operate their cycles legally. Whether you …
Lane splitting, often called lane sharing or lane filtering, involves riding between two lanes of traffic that are traveling in the same direction while riding a motorcycle. Lane splitting is illegal in the state of West Virginia, just as it is in every other state except for California. Any motorcyclist who is caught lane splitting …