Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
May 19, 2021 • Car Accidents,Motor Vehicle Crashes
Auto Accident Fatalities Highest in Almost a Century Despite COVID
An estimated forty-two thousand sixty people died in fatal auto accidents in 2020. Covid-19 dramatically impacted road travel in 2020, but despite far fewer miles driven, there was a dramatic increase in fatal motor vehicle crashes. In fact, deaths from auto accidents spiked 24%, representing the most significant increase since 1926! Why did U.S. roads…
read moreMay 6, 2021 • Compensation for Injuries,Hiring a West Virginia Lawyer
West Virginia Personal Injury Case Calculator
How to Determine the Value of Your Car Accident or Personal Injury Case If you have been injured in an accident because of another’s negligence, you may be wondering what a fair settlement would be. The answer to that question is largely determined by what “damages” the other party’s negligence caused you. Money damages is…
read moreMay 1, 2021 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,automobile safety,Big Truck & Bus Safety
15 Safe Driving Tips That You’ve Probably Never Heard
Whether you’re on your daily commute or a long road trip it can often feel like there are many things that are out of your control on the road. While that can be true, there are still plenty of ways you can protect yourself. We’re not talking about the basic tips on safe driving that most…
read moreApril 23, 2021 • Excessive Force & Police Brutality
Police Misconduct Settlements: Cities Pay Millions But Are They Helping?
American cities have spent about $3 billion over the last decade to settle police misconduct lawsuits. However, it’s not clear whether that has helped reduce police misconduct. Police officers have dangerous jobs and are among the most important civil servants in the nation. But it’s also true that when misconduct occurs, holding these professionals accountable…
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