West Virginia Personal Injury Law Blog

Motor vehicle accidents: 2 injured after car stops on interstate

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

When drivers strike an object while out on the open road, their first instinct may be to stop the vehicle and check on the well-being of everyone involved. However, bringing a vehicle to a sudden halt while within the lanes of traffic can be dangerous at times and such an action could leave nearby drivers with little time to react to the situation. Motor vehicle accidents involving such a scenario can have disastrous outcomes. A recent incident in West Virginia has reportedly left two individuals with injuries.

According to reports, the crash took place on a recent Friday after a driver struck an animal on a local interstate. Authorities say the driver proceeded to stop the vehicle while still within the lanes of traffic. The driver of a second vehicle was apparently unable to react in time to avoid a crash and proceeded to collide into the rear end of the first vehicle soon thereafter.

Motor vehicle accidents: 1 dies in crash on New Year's Day

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, January 6, 2020.

It is no secret that driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be a dangerous decision. As those who exhibit such negligence are inherently less capable of handling a variety of driving scenarios, the presence of impairment increases the chances motor vehicle accidents will occur substantially. A recent crash involving a suspected drunk driver in West Virginia has reportedly claimed the life a person in West Virginia.

The incident reportedly took place at around 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. Authorities say they had responded to calls about a possible reckless driver and say they attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly after locating the vehicle. They claim the driver chose to flee the scene and assert that during the subsequent pursuit, the car collided with a second vehicle, forcing this vehicle to slam into a nearby guardrail.

Coal mine accidents: Recent incident in mine proves fatal

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Coal Mine Accidents on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

One person died during a recent incident that is said to have occurred in a West Virginia mine. Fatal coal mine accidents can be devastating incidents that could leave surviving loved ones facing a variety of challenges in life. In addition to the emotional grief of such a loss, the financial issues a sudden loss of income may bring can also be difficult to manage and while a family may be eligible for relief through various sources, some might not be fully aware of how best to approach the situation.

According to reports, the incident took place as the man was performing job-related duties within the mine on a recent Monday afternoon. Officials indicated that he was working to repair a belt line when the accident occurred. Although many of the details as to what took place remain unclear, officials say that the incident caused the man to suffer fatal injuries and pass away at the scene.

Motor vehicle accidents: Crash at gas pump injures 1

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 23, 2019.

While being prepared for the possibility of a collision can be helpful, it could be nearly impossible to predict when or where one may occur. Motor vehicle accidents can take place under a variety of scenarios, all of which run the unfortunate chance of having catastrophic consequences. A man suffered serious injuries during a recent crash that reportedly occurred as he was pumping gas in West Virginia.

The accident is said to have taken place on a recent Thursday night as the man was at a convenience store filling his vehicle up with gas. According to reports, a nearby driver suddenly lost control of her vehicle and veered off course. The vehicle proceeded to crash head-on into the man's car and the impact of the collision forced the car to strike the man.

Motor vehicle accidents: Head-on crash injures 1, kills 2

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A major collision can occur at any moment and each crash runs the unfortunate chance of leaving those involved with serious or even permanent injuries. Those who suffer severe harm in motor vehicle accidents may encounter a variety of hardships in life. A recent head-on crash in West Virginia has reportedly left one person with serious injuries and claimed the lives of two others.

Authorities advised that the accident took place at around 8:30 a.m. on a recent Monday. While many of the details surrounding the incident remain unclear, police say the crash occurred when an eastbound car suddenly cross through the median and drifted into the opposite lane of traffic. This car proceeded to collide head-on with an oncoming vehicle shortly thereafter.

Coal mine accidents: 2 injured after large rock collapses in mine

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Coal Mine Accidents on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Falling objects continues to be a major concern for many workers in West Virginia and across the nation. For miners, the threat of falling objects is ever-present and those who suffer injuries in coal mine accidents involving such circumstances while miles beneath the surface might not always have immediate access to medical care. Two miners suffered injuries in a recent incident after a large section of rock collapsed inside a mine in another state.

According to reports, the accident occurred on a recent Wednesday while the two workers were preparing a section of rock for extraction. For reasons unknown, a large section of the rock suddenly collapsed and hit the two workers. Officials have advised that the incident took place more than a mile underground and state they worked to clear a path to help transport the workers to safety.

Motor vehicle accidents: 1 injured when car crashes into home

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Most individuals may feel they are safe and out of harm's way as they stand in the kitchen and go about daily household chores. However, those who reside next to a busy street might not be fully aware of the dangers nearby, as motor vehicle accidents in which a car veers off the road and strikes a home can have disastrous outcomes. A recent incident that took place under similar circumstances in West Virginia has reportedly left one person with severe injuries and another facing DUI charges.

Law enforcement agents say they received reports of the crash on a recent Wednesday evening. According to initial investigations, a woman was standing in the kitchen of her home when a vehicle suddenly veered off course and struck the building. The impact of the crash forced a refrigerator to hit the woman and knock her into a nearby door, leaving her with severe injuries.

Motor vehicle accidents: 2 airlifted to hospital after collision

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

It could take little more than a moment of distraction for a driver to lose control of a vehicle and veer into oncoming lanes. Motor vehicle accidents that occur after a vehicle shifts into the wrong lane of traffic run the unfortunate risk of placing the safety and well-being of everyone nearby in jeopardy. As many as two individuals were airlifted to a medical facility following a recent head-on crash that took place in West Virginia.

According to reports, the accident occurred at around 3:45 p.m. on a recent Thursday. Law enforcements agents advised that witnesses of the crash say it occurred when, for unknown reasons, a van suddenly shifted into the opposite lane of traffic. The van reportedly proceeded to collide head-on with an oncoming vehicle soon thereafter.

Motor vehicle accidents: The dangers of eating while driving

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

When it comes to distracted driving, many individuals in West Virginia and elsewhere may associate the concept with actions such as texting while driving. It is no secret that cellphone usage can take up a significant portion of a driver's attention and that such actions increase the risks that motor vehicle accidents may occur. However, distraction can take on a variety of forms, many of which can have just as detrimental of an impact on a person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

According to studies, eating or drinking while driving continues to be one of the most common causes of distraction-related collisions. Studies indicate that such actions increases the chances a collision may take place by as much as 80%. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also states that such behavior is also a contributing factor in more than 60% of all near-miss collisions.

Motor vehicle accidents: Staying safe during the holidays

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

When it comes to holiday shopping, many individuals in West Virginia and elsewhere may choose to purchase most of their gifts as early as possible. As such, holiday traffic patterns may begin to see significant increases several weeks in advance. With the increase in traffic congestion, the risks drivers may face may also rise and understanding how to navigate the open roads during the holiday season could prove vital to decreasing the odds motor vehicle accidents will occur.

Studies indicate that one way to stay safe during the holidays is to understand that traffic may be heavy and allow additional time for travel. This can prevent the need to rush to and from destinations. Since others might not always heed such advice, finding ways to stay calm during the hustle and bustle of holiday traffic could also be vital to preventing a potentially dangerous scenario from turning disastrous.