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Facts about Accidents in West Virginia
Did You Know?
Blood Alcohol levels of 1.0 in a crash can be a criminal charge.
State laws in 31 states make it a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 g/dl. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have adopted 0.08 g/dl. Two states and Puerto Rico do not have illegal per se BAC levels.
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.
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Definition:
Pays for damage to your car caused by physical contact with another vehicle or with another object, such as a tree, boulder, guardrail, structure, or person.
Failure to yield the right of way
Definition:
Can be when you proceed forward while disregarding right of way signs or signals for other cars. You may not be the car that is sopossed to go forward.
Breakover Angle
Definition:
when a vehicle crests a hill, it's the angle at which the front tires still remain on the ground as the rear wheels continue to climb (see High Centered)
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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