Medical bills due to a bad car accident can quickly add up to thousands of dollars or significantly more. Whether it’s emergency surgery or long-term medical care, all those bills might also explain why medical debt has become so common for so many Americans. Medical debt in the United States has skyrocketed to $140 billion,...
Read MoreLawyers serving West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania explain how to stay safe Many fatal car accidents happen due to drivers crashing into stopped or disabled vehicles on the side of the road, according to a recent study as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). An estimated...
Read MorePennsylvania trucker Don Cook defies the odds. At age 79, he recently reached a major milestone in his career: Cook has driven 4 million miles without an accident. As experienced trucking accident lawyers who have handled a multitude of cases involving trucker negligence, we know full well Cook's stellar driving record is the exception, not...
Read MoreOn highways, main streets, and back roads, work zones are everywhere this time of year. Although necessary for the sake of smooth, safe roads, the temporary construction sites change traffic patterns, create congestion, and increase the risk of bad car accidents. Work zones separate construction and maintenance workers from traffic. Orange cones, jersey barriers, workers...
Read MoreIt may not be obvious, but the number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers is continuing to rise despite the advent of new hands-free devices and anti-texting laws. The AAA of West Virginia says that many people in the field suspect the number of distracted driving accidents is being severely underreported. People rarely want...
Read MoreAmong teen drivers, speeding-related fatalities have been rising in recent years. Between 2015 and 2019, 43% of the 4,930 roadway deaths of teen drivers and passengers were due to speeding, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In contrast, speeding was a factor in 30% of fatal car accidents among...
Read MoreIf you were involved in a car wreck, the official police report can have a substantial impact on your claim. When the police arrived at the scene of the crash, they documented the details from the crash scene and determined how the crash occurred. They later put together an official car accident report. It's important...
Read MoreAn experienced car accident lawyer discusses how compensation is paid after a crash. Nobody can predict when they will be hit by a negligent or reckless driver. Crashes often come without warning, and some are life-changing. Sometimes, crash victims are rushed to the nearest hospital where they undergo invasive medical procedures and ensure long recoveries....
Read MoreFall is here and as we come closer to the end of daylight saving time, the days are getting increasingly shorter. Shorter days will have a profound effect on roadway safety in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, especially on poorly-lit rural roads. This can be a contributing factor in nighttime car accidents. According to the...
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury caused by a collision can change someone's life in an instant. Some crash victims are able to make a full recovery within months. Some aren't so lucky. The damage caused by a TBI can be long-lasting, even permanent. That's because the brain is one of the most vital parts of the...
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