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Dealing with insurance companies after a car crash

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Car Accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident while traveling on a West Virginia road or highway, you should expect to be contacted by an insurance company. It is important to remember that insurance companies are looking for any reason to deny a claim or pay as little...

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What happens if I’m hit by an uninsured driver?

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Nov 18, 2020 | Firm News

Being involved in a car accident is scary and stressful. In those moments right after the crash, you are worried about if you’ve received any injuries and if everyone else in your car is OK. Then, you may find out that the driver who hit your vehicle doesn’t have auto...

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Fighting an insurance company may be necessary after a crash

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Oct 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

The horrors of car accidents are all around. You may have witnessed various accidents throughout your life, whether minor fender benders or major collisions, or you may have even had friends or family members suffer serious injuries after a crash. Because you...

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Rushing decreases skill, even behind the wheel

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 29, 2020 | Car Accidents

In almost anything that you do, rushing is going to decrease the amount of skill that you put into that task.Take painting a room in your house. You can go slowly, tape all of the trim, switch brushes to have the right one for each step in the job, and get a great...

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Striking your head in a fall

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 24, 2020 | Slips And Falls

People often think of falls from heights, such as falling off of a ladder, as the real danger. While these falls are dangerous, it's important to remember that even a simple slip-and-fall incident on the same level can lead to serious injuries. You do not have to be...

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What is a typical reaction time when braking?

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 17, 2020 | Car Accidents

Reaction times have a lot to do with accident odds in the car. Part of the reason that things like distracted driving, drunk driving and drowsy driving are so risky is that they all reduce your reaction times. In terms of braking, this time includes the following:...

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Is the truck driver or the company liable for your crash?

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 9, 2020 | Truck Accidents

In many car accident cases, the assumption is that the driver who caused the crash is liable. There are minor exceptions to this, such as when a manufacturer defect causes an accident, but that's rare. Usually, the driver just makes a mistake.With truck accidents,...

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Distracted driving doesn’t always involve cellphones

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

If it seems like the drivers around you are not paying attention, you just might be right. Distracted driving is a widespread problem in every state, and West Virginia is certainly no exception. The scary thing is that you cannot control whether you share the road...

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The edges of flooring changes are a hazard

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 4, 2020 | Slips And Falls

Move from one room to another in any home or building and you may see a lot of changes in the flooring materials being used. It could be from a carpeted hallway to a tiled bathroom in a hotel, for instance, or just from one type of tile to another. Flooring around...

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Some automatic driving systems are already helping

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Car Accidents

The topic of self-driving cars is sometimes controversial in the United States. While there is evidence that they could massively reduce accidents by taking human error out of the mix, others worry that computer glitches and similar issues may simply cause new types...

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