West Virginia Personal Injury Law Blog

1 killed, 1 injured in car accident during high speed pursuit

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Attempting to evade a routine traffic stop is never advisable and such a decision may only lead to a subsequent high speed pursuit that places everyone involved in harm's way. While passengers who travel with a driver who exhibits such behavior may have little control over the situation, their well-being may still be placed at risk. One person died and another was airlifted to a hospital after a recent pursuit-related car accident in West Virginia.

According to reports, the incident began after authorities encountered a driver traveling above the speed limit at around 1 a.m. on a recent Friday. After attempting to initiate a routine traffic stop, they say the driver proceeded to flee the scene, prompting a high speed pursuit. During the pursuit, the driver reportedly crashed into the rear of a nearby tractor-trailer.

Wrongful death: Crash claims lives of woman and her unborn child

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Wrongful Death on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Drunk driving continues to be one of the leading causes of major collisions and the fallout of such incidents can have a devastating impact on the lives of everyone involved. Motor vehicle accidents involving impaired drivers have a higher chance of leaving those nearby with life-altering injuries or forcing surviving family members to mourn the unexpected loss of someone dear. A recent crash involving a suspected drunk driver has injured three people and led to the apparent wrongful death of a mother and her unborn child in West Virginia.

The accident reportedly took place on a recent Saturday evening when the driver of a vehicle veered through the median and proceeded to travel in the oncoming lanes of traffic. Police say the vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming car shortly thereafter. According to reports, emergency responders transported the driver and three passengers of the car to a nearby medical facility for treatment of injuries.

Motor vehicle accidents: Early morning crash kills 1, injures 2

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, February 3, 2020.

While most individuals may give little thought to the dangers they might face as they driver to and from their destinations, a collision can unfortunately take place at any given moment. Dealing with the fallout of even a minor crash can be stressful enough as is, and motor vehicle accidents that prove more severe in nature could have catastrophic consequences. One person died and two others were airlifted to a medical facility following a collision that occurred in West Virginia.

According to reports, the accident is said to have occurred just before 7 a.m. on a recent Sunday. Although an investigation into the incident is ongoing, many of the details pertaining to how it may have occurred remain unclear. Authorities have stated that two vehicles were involved and that the impact of the crash forced at least one person to become entrapped within a vehicle.

Bayer faces multitude of products liability claims

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Products Liability on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Many individuals in West Virginia and elsewhere have experienced health complications due to the negligent actions of certain product manufacturers. Dangerous products can pose a significant threat to a person's well-being, and in some cases, those subjected to a hazardous product could develop permanent medical conditions such as cancer. Bayer AG is reportedly in talks to reach a settlement in relation to a multitude of products liability claims over the product known as Roundup.

Recent reports indicate that the company is facing as many as 85,000 legal claims in relation to the product. According to reports, many claim that use of the product caused them to develop major conditions such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although Bayer contests that the active ingredient in Roundup isn't a carcinogen, the company has reportedly chosen to enter discussions to reach a potential settlement agreement.

Motor vehicle accidents: 3 injured in multiple-vehicle crash

On behalf of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

The influence of alcohol or drugs can have a significant influence on a person's ability to operate a vehicle. Those who drive while impaired run a greater risk of creating a potentially hazardous scenario. Motor vehicle accidents involving such negligence can have cataclysmic outcomes. As many as three individuals were hospitalized with severe injuries following a multiple-vehicle accident involving a suspected drunk driver in West Virginia.

Authorities say they responded to the scene of a four-vehicle crash involving a school bus on a recent Thursday morning. They say that there were up to six children on the bus at the time of the incident, two of whom were taken to the hospital for treatment of severe injuries. They also advised that a driver of one of the other vehicles also suffered injuries and was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

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.