Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on February 6, 2014
The statute of limitations dates back to early Roman Law and is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Once the statute of limitations runs out, the legal claim is no longer valid. This is designed to prevent fraudulent claims from arising after all evidence has been lost. The statute of limitations is a defense that… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on January 27, 2014
On Super Bowl Sunday alone, roughly 40% of all fatal motor vehicle wrecks were in direct connection with drunk driving. Take the pledge with Manchin Injury Law Group to not drive under the influence of alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Don’t get into a car with… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on January 23, 2014
Failure to remove snow and ice from your vehicle before travel can lead to a fine in some states. Being a peephole driver reduces a driver’s field of vision down to 2%-3% of their normal field of vision. Peephole driving increases the chances of a collision. Ignored ice or snow may fly off and hit… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on December 17, 2013
The Holidays are often a joyous time for many Americans as we get to reunite with friends, relatives, and loved ones. During this festive time, there are many celebrations that may involve alcohol. While this is often a happy time of year, the irresponsible use of alcohol, especially when combined with driving on the roadways,… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on December 5, 2013
Many times after a car accident, people think their insurance company will work with them. Unfortunately this is a common mistake many people believe because of insurance company slogans often create the perception that there are teams of agents waiting to help the insured. Insurance is a profit driven big business- with a bottom line… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on October 15, 2013
Every day in the United States nearly 30 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one fatality every 48 minutes and an annual cost of more than $51 billion. Alcohol related car accidents are also a problem in West Virginia. In 2011 in West Virginia, 91 people… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on September 11, 2013
A car accident in Harrison County Tuesday night sent four people to area hospitals. According to news outlets, the wreck occurred around 6 p.m. on Route 18, near Hepzibah in Harrison County, West Virginia. According to state police, Gary Stout of Lumberport was driving towards Clarksburg when a Ford Escape crossed the center-line of the… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on August 26, 2013
You’ve just been in a car accident and confusion abounds. Whether it be a minor impact collision, or a major wreck, car accidents can cause major headaches as they often cause an individual to deal with injuries, insurance companies and other parties to the accident. Whatever type of accident one has been in, there are… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on August 22, 2013
A car wreck on Wednesday afternoon caused a woman to be flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for treatment of injuries she sustained. The wreck happened on Wednesday when a woman was driving north on Route 250 in Barbour County. The woman collided with a truck that was pulling out of Midway Road. Police… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on August 8, 2013
A string of deadly car accidents throughout West Virginia in recent days are reminders of how dangerous cars can be and should cause us to revisit road safety rules. One crash, in Clay County, West Virginia, took the life of a seventeen year old girl. The Clay County Crash occurred when a truck carrying 11… read more
