Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
January 6, 2021 • Compensation for Injuries,Personal Injury Law,West Virginia law
Can an Accident Cause PTSD? Signs and Symptoms to Look For
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with military combat and catastrophic events; however, PTSD may be more common than you think. In fact, about 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year, according to the National Center for PTSD. PTSD can happen after a person experiences or witnesses a frightening, shocking, or life-threatening…
read moreDecember 23, 2020 • Attorney Tips,Safety Tips,Slip and Fall Law
Slip and Fall on Ice? Find Out Who’s Liable in WV
Approximately 1 million Americans are injured annually in slip and fall accidents as a result of ice and snow, according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, around 17,000 of these fall accidents every year result in death. Below is some information about whether compensation is available if you are injured in a slip and…
read moreDecember 21, 2020 • automobile safety,Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Deaths Reach 30 Year High, but Why?
Pedestrian Injuries in West Virginia and Beyond Over 6,500 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019 according to the preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). This number not only represents a 5% increase since 2018, but it is also the highest number of pedestrian deaths in more than 30 years.…
read moreDecember 8, 2020 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,West Virginia Insurance Law
WV Car Insurance Coverage: What You Need and Don’t Need
8 Types of Car Insurance Explained Over 10% of drivers in West Virginia don’t have car insurance, despite the fact that the law requires at least minimal car insurance coverage on all vehicles. However, there are so many different types of coverages, plans, and options that it’s sometimes difficult to decide what’s best for you…
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