West Virginia Injury Lawyer Blog

Early last week, the Charleston Daily Mail reported that there was a two car accident on the outskirts of Charleston. The accident occurred when one vehicle pulled onto Greenbrier Street and was struck by another car in t-bone fashion. The wreck was severe enough to necessitate the closing of Greenbrier Street for approximately 45 minutes afterward, and though both persons involved were taken to a nearby hospital, they each had only minor injuries. According to news reports, the accident was caused by the presence of a large truck that obstructed the first driver's vision, which resulted in her pulling out in front of the second car and causing the accident.

Many automobile accidents occur because of circumstances beyond your control, and unfortunately you cannot control the actions of other drivers. When you become the victim of the negligence of another, you need the services of an experienced West Virginia car accident attorney. A lawyer is able to evaluate the circumstances of your accident and provide you with information and a legal course of action to protect your rights. The monetary costs of such an accident are often extensive and the help of a trained advocate is needed to help work to ensure compensated accordingly.

The State Journal reports that a flash fire ignited several natural gas wells and liquid natural gas tanks and at Chesapeake Energy's Joseph Powers Pad that is only a few miles from the West Virginia border earlier this week. Flames eventually spread to a frac pond site, and over twenty fire crews from Pennsylvania and West Virginia responded to the accident to put out the blaze. The blast wave was felt by residents in the nearby town of Avella, and the cause of the explosion is still unknown and is currently under investigation by authorities. Three employees were injured in the fires and two sustained injuries serious enough to require being airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment. All of the wells at the facility have been shut down and authorities now have the situation under control.

The dangers of fossil fuel production are well-known by the residents of West Virginia, and this latest explosion at a natural gas production facility is an unfortunate reminder of that fact. Despite the fact that workers in heavy industry know the risks of their profession, the companies and regulatory agencies have a responsibility to make the facilities as safe as possible. When explosions and accidents occur, many times malfunctioning equipment or inadequate safety measures are the cause. If you or someone you know was injured in such an accident, you should contact a West Virginia industrial accident attorney to get educated about your rights in the aftermath of such incidents Not every case is legally actionable, but speaking with an attorney is the only way to find out if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Earlier this week, the Bluefield Daily Telegraph reported on a single-car accident that occurred in Bluefield, West Virginia. According to news reports, the young man driving a sedan jumped the curb onto the sidewalk on North Street and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle was going fast enough on impact to break the utility pole in half, flip over, and roll over seventy feet more before finally coming to rest. Unfortunately, the driver of the car was killed in the wreck and one passenger is in critical condition at a hospital in Charleston. A second passenger escaped the incident without suffering any potentially fatal injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

All of us here at the Wolfe Law Firm are extremely saddened by the news of another fatal accident on West Virginia's roadways. We hope for a speedy recovery for the two passengers, and are thankful that no other vehicles were involved in the crash. This latest accident is just one more reminder of the terrible consequences that flow from an automobile accident. In such instances, the victims may have wrongful death or personal injury claims, and only a West Virginia car accident lawyer can educate you on the validity of your legal rights. An experienced attorney can help get you, the victim, the medical care you need and the compensation you deserve.

Last week, a man from Mason County, West Virginia filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Transportation for an automobile accident that occurred two years ago. The West Virginia Record reports that the man brought the action on behalf of his son, who was killed when a vehicle driven by a DOT employee struck his SUV while sitting at a traffic light in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The victim was seriously injured in the wreck and passed away a few months afterward.

The death of a loved one is always a trying experience for the surviving family members and friends. In the wake of such a traumatic experience, filing a legal action for wrongful death is a decision that should never be taken lightly because such cases are often complex and can last for years. The services of a West Virginia wrongful death attorney are invaluable in both making the decision to file a lawsuit and in providing the legal advice needed to successfully pursue your claim. Because these types of cases are so complicated, a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the decedent's passing is of the utmost importance. Such fact gathering can help to ensure that you make the strongest legal arguments possible. If you are thinking about suing for the death of a loved one, you should contact a lawyer quickly, as West Virginia law only gives you a certain amount of time to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

A serious traffic accident occurred in Bluefield, West Virginia last week that resulted in two people being hospitalized. According to a report by CBS affiliate WVNS, two Bluefield city employees were in a municipal truck Wednesday afternoon when the employee driving the pick-up blacked out. Subsequently, the truck collided with two parked cars and crashed into the front of an unoccupied home after the driver lost consciousness. It appears that the injuries were not life threatening, but both passengers were taken to the Bluefield Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Car and truck accidents happen with alarming frequency on West Virginia's roads, and while the cause of the accident discussed above is atypical of most crashes, the end result is the same. Both the driver and the passenger were injured in the wreck, and we here at the Wolfe Law Firm hope that none of the injuries sustained by the victims were serious. This news story shows that car crashes don't always happen because a driver failed to pay attention to the road or because of vehicle malfunctions. In cases such as these -- where the cause may not be readily evident, but the victims' injuries are -- it is always best to consult with a West Virginia car accident attorney as soon as you can. With the cost of medical treatment escalating, you have to look out for your best interests, and retaining an attorney gives you the best shot at protecting yourself. You don't have to deal with the aftermath on your own when you can hire a trained advocate to help guide you and get the compensation you deserve.