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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…

Sissonville, WV (July 6, 2025) – There were reported injuries following a car accident in the Sissonville area on Sunday, July 6. The incident was reported at the intersection of Sundance Lane and Sissonville Drive early that afternoon at around 1:59 p.m. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt. The injured parties…

Charleston, WV (July 5, 2025) – On Friday, July 4, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Charleston area. The crash was reported early that afternoon at around 2:31 p.m. at the 6414 block of MacCorkle Avenue. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a…

Cross Lanes, WV (July 5, 2025) – On Saturday, July 5, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Cross Lanes area. The accident was reported early that morning at around 1:20 a.m. at the 5293 block of Doc Bailey Road. At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries, and emergency…