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April 17, 2013 • automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes
Man caught with marijuana and anxiety medication arrested after crashing into Kanawha County school bus
Charleston Police officers arrested Robert Pryor, 52, of Charleston, West Virginia, after he crashed his car into a school bus on Thursday about 3pm. Pryor was driving near 4th Avenue and Stockton Street on the West Side of Charleston when he crashed his vehicle into a bus full of children, according to a police report…
read moreAugust 5, 2012 • Motor Vehicle Crashes,Resources for lawyers,West Virginia Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions for West Virginia Car Accidents – Part II
On behalf of Charleston, WV personal injury lawyer – West Law Offices — This is part two of the model car accident jury instructions the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suggested for auto accident trials in 2000. Click Part I of the WV auto accident jury instructions for the rest of the instructions. “OVERTAKING…
read moreJuly 2, 2012 • Motor Vehicle Crashes
How to Avoid Auto Accidents and Injuries This Fourth of July
If you’re like most Americans, then you may be thinking of taking a vacation this Fourth of July. Independence Day is one of the busiest days for travel in America. If you’re planning a trip, here are some tips you can follow to avoid joining the ranks of the estimated (by the National Safety Council)…
read moreJune 20, 2012 • Motor Vehicle Crashes
Texting While Driving Ban in West Virginia Takes Effect July 1
The West Virginia State Legislature passes the bill to ban texting while driving March 10th, becoming the 41st state to do so. The new law was at first widely believed to take effect June 8th—90 days from passage according to the general provisions for bills passed with no effectivity date included. However, it was found…
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