Smartphones have led to a whole new class of distractions. From texts and emails to social media updates, the constant pinging can be too much to bear. For someone who’s driving, they can be unnerving. It’s not just smartphones that take your attention away from the road. But it is one of the … [Read more...]
Do I Need a Lawyer for an Uber or Lyft Accident in Charleston, WV?
One of the hottest new trends for getting around is ride sharing. Instead of calling a taxi, you use a smartphone app to call someone to give you a ride. Everything is done on the app, including payment. You get where you’re going and someone else is earning money driving their car. What’s not to … [Read more...]
Who Is Liable When A Pedestrian Causes An Accident?
If you’ve been in a car accident, you’ve probably been through the process where the fault is determined and liability is established. And more importantly, who pays for everything. There may have even been a pedestrian involved. But what if the pedestrian was the cause of the accident? It … [Read more...]
Settlements in West Virginia Accident Injury Cases
After a car crash, there is a lot to process—who, what, when, where and why are the most obvious questions that need an answer. Once those are answered and you’ve begun the process of filing insurance claims and maybe hiring an attorney, you’ll start to hear the word “settlements.” It’s important to … [Read more...]
How Long Does it Take to Get a Car Accident Settlement in West Virginia?
After the police report has been filed, your car has been fixed (or at least estimated), and you’re starting to heal from your injuries, you may be wondering how long it might be before you actually receive a settlement from a car accident. West Virginia has a process for car accident cases to go … [Read more...]
The Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault! Do I Still Need a Lawyer?
A car accident is one of the scariest things to live through. Even if you’re not injured and your car wasn’t a total loss, there are still police reports, insurance claims, doctor visits and lost work time to deal with the aftermath. Maybe you’ve talked to a few friends who’ve “been there, done … [Read more...]