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When a serious car accident occurs, determining exactly what happened can be difficult. In West Virginia, black box data can play a vital role by providing objective evidence about how the crash occurred. What Is a Vehicle Black Box? Most modern vehicles contain an Event Data Recorder (EDR), commonly known as a black box. Similar…

Many West Virginians look forward to hunting season every fall. And for good reason. Heading to the woods to hunt is a tradition in our state. It’s also an important part of our culture.  But hunting season is also an important time to focus on safety, whether you are in the woods with your hunting…

West Virginia imposes specific requirements on how dark or reflective window film can be on vehicles. Key Legal Requirements on Window Tint Visible Light Transmission (VLT) Visible Light Transmission (VLT) measures how much light passes through the tinted window. West Virginia includes VLT limits in its window tint law to ensure drivers maintain clear visibility…

Hiring a Charleston car accident lawyer is more affordable than you might think. At Tiano O’Dell, with a contingency fee arrangement, clients do not pay upfront and only owe attorney’s fees if the lawyer successfully recovers compensation. What is a Contingency Fee? A contingency fee means the lawyer’s payment depends on the outcome of the…

In West Virginia, only the personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit, but multiple family members and dependents may recover compensation. The Personal Representative Files the Claim The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate may be named in the deceased’s will or appointed by the court if no will…

Charleston, WV (July 8, 2025) – At least one person suffered injuries following a car crash in the Charleston area on Monday, July 7. The accident took place at the corner of Washington Street W. and N. Arthur Drive early that morning at around 8:48 a.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to…

Nitro, WV (July 8, 2025) – On Monday, July 7, there were confirmed injuries following an auto accident in the Nitro area. That night at around 5:34 p.m., the crash took place at the intersection of Kapok Street and Main Avenue. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, and emergency crews were…

Coalburg, WV (July 7, 2025) – On Sunday, July 6, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Coalburg area. The collision took place late that night at around 9:18 p.m. at the intersection of MacCorkle Avenue and Coalburg Road. Emergency crews were present to provide the necessary medical aid to the involved…

Charleston, WV (July 7, 2025) – A serious auto accident in the Charleston area on Sunday, July 6, required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred that night at around 7:22 p.m. at the corner of Alex Lane and MacCorkle Avenue SE. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.  Emergency crews were…

Cross Lanes, WV (July 6, 2025) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a vehicle collision that took place in Cross Lanes on Saturday, July 5. Emergency crews were sent to the scene of the crash at the corner of Goff Mountain Road and Cadle Drive at around 4:01 p.m. The…