How Common are Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries? About 3 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States. Around 75% of these injuries are classified as a mild TBI, also called a concussion. Mild TBI is sometimes called a “silent epidemic” because many sufferers don’t have visible signs of injury yet […]
How a West Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works – West Law
Understanding West Virginia Wrongful Death Cases There is nothing worse than the loss of a loved one. Such a loss can be even more painful when it is due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing. Whether it is because of a careless driver, a negligent doctor, or an employer who puts profits over safety, the loss […]
Underinsured Motorist Insurance: One of the Most Important Insurances to Protect You and Your Family
Did you know that about 95% of insured drivers in West Virginia carry the least amount of auto insurance required by law? An insurance adjuster from Progressive recently confirmed this when we asked him for information about the negligent driver he represented. The worst part about this statistic is West Virginia law only requires drivers […]
Teen Deaths On The Rise – Motor Vehicle Crashes Partly To Blame
Teen Deaths and Distracted Driving Increasing in West Virginia Unfortunately, a new report about mortality rates for young people gives us cause for sadness. The National Center for Health Statistics at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found that there has been a significant rise in accidental deaths, homicides, and suicides […]
Memorial Day Tribute 2018
On behalf of the West Law Firm family, we thank all veterans who have served to protect and defend our country, freedom and safety. This Memorial Day, we would like to especially thank those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving our country. We would also like to thank their families who […]
The Art of Defensive Driving When Traveling Near Big Trucks and Buses in West Virginia
Trucks are still the number one way that most goods move around West Virginia and the United States. Tractor trailers haul just about everything from eggs and butter to printers and iPhones. Buses are also an integral part of everyday life for many, especially for those who commute to work or school by bus. Unfortunately, […]
Tire Blowouts Linked to West Virginia Auto and Trucking Crashes
Tire blowouts on commercial trucks and automobiles cause serious injury and death each year on West Virginia roads. In fact, tire blowouts and flat tires cause more than 78,000 accidents, 10,000 serious injuries, and over 410 deaths a year, according to a NHTSA report. The hilly and often poorly maintained roads of West Virginia cause […]
Free Dogs for Christmas from West Law Firm and KCHA
It’s the 25 Dogs of Christmas — West Law Firm is Sponsoring the Adoptions of 25 Dogs and Cats at the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association Christmas is less than a week away. Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas gift for you or your family? If so, West Law Firm would like to help […]
Drowsy Driving Crashes in WV and How to Prevent | West Law Firm
Drowsy Driving: West Virginia Accidents Caused by Drivers Asleep at the Wheel Drive alert and stay unhurt. Learn the risks of drowsy driving and how to protect yourself in an effort to reduce the number of sleep-related crashes and save lives. The Drowsy Driving Problem Drowsy driving is a major problem in not only West […]
Safe Holiday Shopping Tips from the WV Attorney General’s Office
Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping Online and in West Virginia Stores Whether you’re shopping online or in West Virginia stores this holiday season, the tips below will help keep you and your finances safe. Use credit cards instead of debit cards. Credit cards provide greater consumer protection. Credit cards also make it easier to dispute fraudulent […]
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