Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
February 9, 2017 • West Virginia Auto Insurance,West Virginia Insurance Law
WV Underinsurance Motorist Coverage: What it is and How it Protects
West Virginia Underinsured Motorist Coverage — What it is and Why it’s Important One of the saddest situations we frequently see at West Law Firm is where someone is seriously injured by a negligent driver who only has $25,000 in car insurance — the minimum required by West Virginia law. What’s even sadder is when the injured person…
read moreMay 18, 2016 • automobile safety,West Virginia Insurance Law
New West Virginia Auto Insurance Limits and How to Protect Against Drivers with No Insurance
New West Virginia Auto Insurance Limits and Areas for Concern Effective January 1, 2016, West Virginia raised its mandatory motor vehicle insurance limits in an effort to better protect its citizens. Below is a breakdown of the requirements from the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner. And most importantly, below is a discussion of…
read moreJune 12, 2014 • auto accident tips,automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes,West Virginia Auto Insurance,West Virginia Insurance Law
13% of WV Drivers don’t have Auto Insurance — How to Protect Yourself with Uninsurance Motorist Coverage
West Virginia Auto Insurance to Protect You from Uninsured Drivers Although auto insurance is required in West Virginia, one in seven drivers fail to maintain insurance for their vehicle. So, it’s no surprise that about 7,000 people ticketed in West Virginia each year for driving without insurance. Drivers’ failure to maintain liability insurance often causes many…
read moreFebruary 27, 2013 • West Virginia Auto Insurance,West Virginia Insurance Law
Umbrella Insurance – What it is and why it’s needed
What is Umbrella insurance? Umbrella insurance refers to a liability insurance policy that protects the assets and future income of the named insured by providing protections above and beyond what his or her home and auto policies provide. Simply put, for those who purchase it, umbrella insurance protects their homes, assets, income and businesses. Umbrella…
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