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Facts about Accidents in West Virginia
Did You Know?
Blood Alcohol Concentration is a major cause of fatal crashes
The BAC is measured as a percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood (grams/deciliter). A positive BAC level (0.01 g/dl and higher) indicates that alcohol was consumed by the person tested. A BAC level of 0.10 g/dl or more indicates that the person was intoxicated.
Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in West Virginia. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.
State Accident Statistics
Accident Fatalities in West Virginia
INTERSTATE
53
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL
38
MINOR,ARTERIAL
90
MAJOR,COLLECTOR
128
LOCAL
37
Source: US Department of Transportation
Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our West Virginia Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.
Our West Virginia Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, West Virginia Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.
West Virginia Verdicts and Settlements
West Virginia couple awarded settlement of $750,000 in damages for car/truck accident
(12/4/1998)
On November, 16, 1994, Marlin Fitzwater was driving his car in Summersville, West Virginia. At an intersection, he was struck by a tractor trailer being driven by Bobby L. Shockley. Mr. Fitzwater sustained serious and life-threatening injuries from t
The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:
Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001
A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times. Source: National Public Radio
The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.
Risked The Life Of A State Employee
Just after noon on Thursday (August 12), Washington State Department of Transportation Maintenance Technician 2 Guy Copeland was busy mowing ... Read more >
Definition:
The motorist who is not alert cannot cope with a sudden emergency as quickly as is necessary. An overly relaxed driver requires more time to react to an emergency than does an alert one.
Common law
Definition:
Law which derives its authority solely from usage and customs of immemorial antiquity or from the judgments and decrees of courts. also called "case law."
Soft Tissue Injury
Definition:
Injuries sustained to the muscle, skin, connective tissue.
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:
Barboursville
Beckley
Bluefield
Bridgeport
Buckhannon
Charles Town
Charleston
Clarksburg
Elkins
Elkview
Fairmont
Grafton
Harpers Ferry
Huntington
Hurricane
Keyser
Logan
Martinsburg
Morgantown
Moundsville
Oak Hill
Parkersburg
Princeton
Saint Albans
Vienna
Weirton
Wellsburg
Wheeling
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State Accident Statistics
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