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Individuals typically think of car accidents in West Virginia as incidents involving multiple vehicles. However, there are times when single-vehicle accidents happen. Even though it may seem like the driver of the only vehicle involved in an accident would be held responsible for the incident, there are times when third parties could be liable for …
Understanding liability after an accident occurs is crucial, particularly for those who need to recover compensation for their injuries or property damage expenses. However, figuring out liability after a sideswipe accident can be challenging due to the nature of the incident. There are various ways that these accidents occur, and a thorough investigation needs to …
Construction zones crop up regularly on and around roadways. Even though government entities and construction companies typically take reasonable measures to ensure driver safety, there are times when accidents occur. In some cases, these accidents can occur due to the negligence of other drivers, but liability could fall to a construction company or a government …
Head-on collisions often result in catastrophic injuries for those involved. There are various ways that head-on collisions occur, and determining liability is essential so that crash victims can recover compensation for their injuries and property damage losses. Here, we want to discuss the complex liability issues revolving around West Virginia head-on collisions. How Head-on Collisions …
When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual or company, they will likely be able to recover various types of compensation. Usually, individuals think of economic and non-economic damages, the kinds of compensation that pay medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. However, punitive damages may also …
When a person sustains an injury caused by another individual or entity, there is a good chance they will be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, exactly what types of compensation are available if an injury claim is successful? Here, we want to review compensatory damages. These are the types of damages that …
One of the most important things individuals can do after a vehicle accident is to get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses who saw the incident. This can include bystanders near the scene of the incident as well as drivers and passengers in other vehicles. Witness statements can be valuable tools when it …
There are a variety of types of medical conditions that could cause a car accident. However, if a medical condition does cause an accident, how does liability work? Is the person who had a medical condition responsible for the incident? Will any injury or property damage victim be able to file a lawsuit to recover …
In most situations, the relationship between an individual and their mechanic is lopsided. What we mean by this is that the mechanics know far more about vehicles and vehicle repair than individuals needing the repair. You might be worried about a repair shop taking advantage of you and cheating you out of your money. However, …
On the surface, it may seem like the definitions of “negligent driving” and “reckless driving” are the same thing, but they do have major differences when it comes to vehicle accidents and liability. Here, we want to break down the difference between negligent and reckless driving, and we also want to discuss the prospects of …