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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…

Pedestrian safety is paramount in all jurisdictions throughout West Virginia. In general, pedestrians have significant rights of way throughout the state. Here, we want to give a brief overview of pedestrian laws in West Virginia so that both drivers and pedestrians understand their rights and obligations on and around the roads. Responsibilities of Drivers Motorists…

The last thing anybody expects is to sustain an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else. Unfortunately, personal injuries are common. What makes this problem even worse in West Virginia is that we have the highest rate of injury-related deaths in the nation. Here, we want to discuss some of the…

We trust businesses and the government to be truthful. However, the reality is that sometimes scammers pose as business or government officials in an effort to steal money. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many scammers attempting to take advantage of consumers in West Virginia. At Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, our consumer protection attorneys want…

You would be forgiven if you thought that black lung disease was a health crisis that people did not have to worry about anymore. For decades, the number of people affected by black lung was dropping. Unfortunately, recent reports have revealed that there has been a resurgence of black lung cases in West Virginia. Thousands…

Traffic accidents can lead to severe injuries. Worse, they can lead to the death of our friends and family. Unfortunately, West Virginia has a high fatal car accident rate, much higher than the national average, and the highest rate of overall injury death in the nation. It has been that way for years, but why?…

Driving in West Virginia should not be a risk for our citizens or those who visit our state. However, West Virginia tends to have a higher fatal crash rate than other states across this country. Drivers in this state should be aware that there are some highways that pose more of a risk than others….

West Virginia is not known for its superb driving conditions. Many drivers often speed and violate basic traffic laws, causing car accidents that have historically resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Aside from the high incidence of negligent drivers, West Virginia also contains dangerous roadways that contribute to accidents involving even sober drivers. However,…

Updated 4/9/2024 Lane splitting, also called lane sharing or lane filtering, is the act of riding between two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction, on a motorcycle. Lane splitting is illegal in the state of West Virginia. Lane splitting in West Virginia is a traffic infraction that could lead to a ticket, fines,…

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…