Listen in on our Ask the Lawyer radio show every Thursday morning from 8:20am – 9:00am
Call Today: 304-755-5556
The general trend with car accidents, over the decades, has been a decline in fatalities. However, in recent years, stats had actually started to trend upward again. Many experts blamed the popularity of the smartphone, starting around 2007, saying that it was causing...
Parents must drive with their children in the car, at least for a portion of the time that they're on the road. And, as any parent knows, this is not always going to go as smoothly as they may like.When a child cries, many people turn to distraction to get them to...
Workers in the mining industry face risks with each shift. The onus is on the employer to ensure that these workers remain as safe as possible while they work. There are some very specific dangers that they should be aware of, so they can take steps to prevent...
Working on the railroad means that you're facing serious risks each day that you're on the job. One thing that you shouldn't have to deal with is the consequences that can come when you work with a conductor who is negligent. It is up to the railroad to determine...
This nation's highways are filled with semitrucks that haul goods all over the place. While most drivers are safe, there are some truckers who become distracted behind the wheel or take risks, which puts everyone around them at risk of suffering a serious injury in a...
Driving safely is a primary duty of every driver on the road. Unfortunately, not all drivers take this seriously. It only takes one negligent person operating a vehicle to cause a crash that leads to innocent victims being injured or killed. All drivers should...
If you slip in a spill and fall down in a store and get injured, is it the store owner's fault? It likely is, but you will have the burden of proof if you intend to seek compensation for your medical bills and other damages.So, what does that even mean — "the...
Fleet managers have many responsibilities. One of those is to make sure and inspect their trucks before the tractor-trailer operator takes it out on the road. While many truckers may not see the point in checking out their truck before it's driven out of the parking...
Being involved in a car wreck can lead to serious injuries, so the victims must ensure that they get the medical care they need. This is sometimes a costly endeavor when the co-pays, deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses come into the picture. Unfortunately,...
Going shopping shouldn't be a dangerous experience. Unfortunately, some retailers don't take customer safety seriously. They might leave hazards around the business that put the people who are coming to procure goods in danger.There are several things that can put...