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Getting into a car accident is confusing enough. Finding out that the other driver crashed into you intentionally as part of a staged car accident fraud scheme can make it more difficult to understand your rights. People may stage car accidents to deceive auto insurance companies and fraudulently receive compensation checks. If you suspect this…

West Virginia is a top state for deer-vehicle collisions. It has come in as the number one state in State Farm’s annual deer collision claim study for 12 consecutive years. The likelihood of hitting a deer in West Virginia is one in 46 for 2018. The most dangerous months for deer activity are October through…

The average West Virginia winter sees low temperatures in the 20s, with 10 or more inches of snow. Winter precipitation from November to April makes the roads especially dangerous for drivers. Even locals who normally drive in the wintertime can get into accidents due to the snow, sleet, and ice. With temperatures swiftly dropping, refresh…

It is important to call the police after any type of car accident, but state law requires reporting if a crash causes personal injuries and property damage of at least $1,000. Your car accident police report will contain information that is important for your auto insurance claim and/or personal injury lawsuit in West Virginia. Obtaining…

After an auto accident, it is the victim’s job to report the collision to the correct authorities in a timely manner. This often includes insurance companies, the police, and the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It may also include employers if the driver was on the job at the time of the collision. Timely…

The average car accident can cost thousands of dollars in past and future medical bills. Severe personal injuries can cost hundreds of thousands in lifelong expenses. Luckily, most car accident victims don’t have to pay these costs out of pocket. Instead, they have vehicle insurance policies that will cover these expenses for them, usually with…

Every car accident has three collisions: vehicular, human, and internal. The human and internal collisions are the two that can impact your health and safety, causing external and internal injuries. The consequences of your car accident injuries could last the rest of your life. More minor injury symptoms, however, should abate over the course of…

While car insurance and medical billing companies contact you about the future of your claim and financial situation, something more pressing may consume your attention: the physical pain and suffering you’re experiencing after your car accident. Surviving the gravitational forces exerted on the human body in a vehicle collision is no small feat. It can…

Every state in the U.S. follows fault-based insurance laws, no-fault insurance laws, or a combination of the two. Most states, including West Virginia, abide by fault laws. Only 12 states have no-fault insurance statutes in place. As drivers in a fault state, West Virginians need to understand how the coverage and claim processes work after…

Lane changes can be dangerous, and if you recently suffered an injury from an accident that occurred while changing lanes, you may wonder who is liable and a skilled West Virginia car accident lawyer can help. Ultimately, the driver changing lanes is responsible for ensuring a safe change. A driver should engage the turn signal…