West Virginia Personal Injury Law Blog

Wrongful death: Collision involving motorcycle and truck kills 1

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

A head-on collision is dangerous under any circumstances. However, when a motorcycle is involved, a head-on crash runs the unfortunate chance of turning deadly. A recent collision between a motorcycle and a truck that took place in West Virginia has led to the apparent wrongful death of a 51-year-old motorcycle rider.

Law enforcement agents received reports of the collision at around 7:45 a.m. on a recent Thursday. According to initial investigations, the incident occurred when the driver of a northbound truck suddenly drifted into the opposite lane of traffic. The truck subsequently struck a southbound motorcycle head-on, and the impact of the collision reportedly caused both vehicles to erupt into flames.

Motor vehicle accidents: Collision at intersection injures 2

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

Failing to adhere to a traffic light or stop sign can be dangerous, and those who exhibit such negligence could create a potentially unfortunate situation. Motor vehicle accidents that occur under similar circumstances could leave those involved with insufficient time to react, and the consequences of such an event can be disastrous. An accident that took place at an intersection in West Virginia has left two women with serious injuries.

The incident reportedly occurred on a recent Wednesday morning when a driver reportedly failed to stop for a traffic light. Upon passing through the light, his vehicle struck the side of a nearby truck. Following the initial collision, the man's vehicle proceeded to pass through another traffic light and crash into a third vehicle, subsequently causing the occupants of this vehicle to become trapped within it in the process.

Reducing the odds of serious or fatal coal mine accidents

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Coal Mine Accidents on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Mining companies in West Virginia and elsewhere are constantly exploring ways to increase the safety of workers within their respective fields. While the number of serious or fatal coal mine accidents has decreased over recent years, even one fatal accident could be one too many. While experts have compiled a list of improvements that could help reduce the chances of mining incidents, preventing all accidents could prove a challenging feat.

While working within a mine, it might not be all that uncommon for employees to operate alone. As such, experts suggest that advancements in communication may be necessary and could increase response times should an accident occur. Studies also indicate that providing miners with devices that give a supply of oxygen could also help reduce the risks associated with encountering gas leaks or other possibly hazardous substances.

Motor vehicle accidents: Collision in West Virginia injures 7

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Being in a hurry while operating a motor vehicle could be a sure-fire way to create a hazardous scenario. Those who exhibit such negligence may increase the chances that motor vehicle accidents will take place, and similar incidents can endanger the safety and lives of all drivers and passengers nearby. As many as seven individuals suffered injuries in a recent crash that took place in West Virginia, two of whom are reportedly in serious condition.

The accident is said to have taken place on a recent Tuesday evening as a driver was attempting to turn left into a nearby driveway. Upon attempting to navigate the turn, he reportedly drove directly into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The subsequent collision caused substantial damage to both vehicles and left as many as seven drivers and passengers with injuries.

Motor vehicle accidents: Crash kills 2, severely injures 1

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

When a driver loses control of a car and veers into the opposite lane, others nearby may have difficulty reacting in time to prevent a collision. Motor vehicle accidents of this nature can have catastrophic results, as similar incidents run the risk of causing severe or fatal injuries. A collision that took place under similar circumstances in West Virginia has claimed the lives of two individuals and left a third person with serious injuries.

According to authorities, the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on a recent Sunday when a driver suddenly lost control of her vehicle and entered the opposite lane. Shortly thereafter, her vehicle proceeded to side-swipe a nearby car, subsequently causing both vehicles spin out of control. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle that initiated the collision were both pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the second car was rushed to a trauma center in serious condition.

Wrongful death: 1 dies in crash between motorcycle and truck

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Motorcycles are significantly smaller than other vehicles and are thus more difficult to spot out on the road, especially at night. While these vehicles may come equipped with lights and indicators to increase visibility, if the driver of a motor vehicle fails to notice the presence of a motorcycle rider, the family of the victim could be forced to mourn an apparent wrongful death. A 38-year-old man reportedly suffered fatal injuries during a recent accident involving a motorcycle and truck in West Virginia.

According to reports, authorities received a call about an accident between a motorcycle and truck at around 9 p.m. on a recent Tuesday. Police assert that the two vehicles had collided in a nearby intersection. The rider of the bike was transported to a hospital shortly after the crash, but he was reportedly pronounced dead later on.

Motor vehicle accidents: 2 airlifted to hospital after crash

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Upon approaching an intersection, drivers must use caution and ensure the road is clear prior to entering the lanes of traffic. Should a driver fail to stop at an intersection, oncoming cars may have insufficient time to react, and many motor vehicle accidents have taken place under similar circumstances. Several individuals were airlifted to a hospital after a recent collision that took place at an intersection in West Virginia.

According to reports, the accident took place on a recent Thursday evening as a truck was approaching a nearby intersection. Investigating officials suggested that upon entering the road, the truck pulled straight into the path of a car. The car proceeded to strike the side of the truck, and as many as five individuals had to be taken to a medical facility for treatment of unknown injuries.

Cutting down on pedestrian-related motor vehicle accidents

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

With a new school year in session, many areas of West Virginia may see an inherent increase in pedestrian traffic. Although most of the roads that students travel on their way to school may have crosswalks and traffic signals to promote safety, unfortunately, these precautions might not always be enough. Since pedestrian-related motor vehicle accidents can have serious consequences, it might be necessary to take additional measures to reduce the chances of a collision.

Crosswalks and traffic lights are in place at intersections to provide pedestrians with a safe place to cross a road. However, not everyone uses these tools at all times, and jaywalking is not only a traffic violation, it can also be a dangerous maneuver. Drivers may be less inclined to watch out for pedestrians outside of the confines of an intersection, and reacting in time to avoid such an unexpected maneuver can be tough at times.

Coal mine accidents: Recent incident kills miner in West Virginia

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Coal Mine Accidents on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

It is no secret that certain professions are more hazardous than others. Even with constant improvements to workplace safety procedures, coal mine accidents continue to be a major concern, and those involved in a similar incident may face the risk of suffering serious or fatal injuries. A man was killed in a recent incident that reportedly took place at a mine in West Virginia.

The incident is said to have taken place while the man was riding in a diesel-powered shuttle car at the mine. According to reports, the personnel carrier suddenly struck a support beam, causing the beam to fall and strike the man in the head before hitting the driver in the arm. Although he reportedly regained consciousness following the incident, he suffered serious injuries in the process and passed away soon thereafter.

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents can be disastrous

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Being involved in a hit-and-run collision can be a scary experience. In motor vehicle accidents where one driver chooses to flee the scene, the other party could be left undiscovered for lengthy periods, and if medical care is necessary, a similar incident can have disastrous consequences. A woman reportedly suffered serious injuries in a recent hit-and-run accident in West Virginia that has left authorities in search of the responsible party.

Law enforcement agents have advised that the incident occurred on a recent Monday morning when a driver reportedly failed to yield upon merging into traffic. Upon entering the road, the vehicle proceeded to sideswipe a nearby car, subsequently causing that car to veer off the road and strike a nearby utility pole. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene, and the driver of the car was trapped within her vehicle until emergency responders arrived.