Head-on Collision Kills One in Fairdale West Virginia

A head-on collision in Fairdale killed one person and left another in critical condition on Wednesday morning.  The accident occurred on Bolt Road in Fairdale.  According to reports, a driver was trying to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction when the accident occurred.  The Register-Herald covered the accident here.

WV Fatal Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in West Virginia, contact a WV wrongful death lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  It is important when a serious accident occurs to find an experienced attorney who can assist with your case.  Insurance companies will begin calling an injury victim or their family shortly after an accident.  An experienced lawyer will notify the insurance company to only contact them so that the family or injury victim does not have to answer questions about the accident while they are trying to get medical attention.  Also, it is important to not give a recorded statement to any insurance company.  These statements will later be given to the insurance company’s lawyers who will use any discrepancy to attack an injury victim.

To have an experienced wrongful death lawyer review your case, contact Rist Law Offices by calling toll free at 866-982-5299.  You can also fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.  There is never a fee to discuss a case with an injury victim or the family of an accident victim.  We handle all wrongful death and serious accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee until your case is settled or won in court.

For more information, visit our website at www.helpwv.com.

Woman Killed in Roane County Accident

A woman was killed in an accident on Route 33 in Roane County on Tuesday.  The West Virginia State Police reported that the woman collided with a truck carrying heavy machinery.  Her 8-year old grandson was in the passenger seat at the time of the accident and was transported to CAMC Hospital.  The Charleston Gazette covered the story here.

WV Wrongful Death and Fatality Lawyer

When a close family member has been lost in a fatal accident, it can be difficult for the family to deal with calls from insurance companies about the accident.  However, in any fatality accident, it is critical that a full investigation of the accident be explored before any settlement occurs.  In many cases there could be other insurance policies that were triggered by the incident which a family would not know about.  If the accident involved more than one vehicle, a claim could be made against multiple insurance companies.

What to Expect from a Lawyer in a Fatal Accident Case

A good lawyer will fully investigate a fatality accident and will provide the family with his or her opinion of whether an insurance company is making a fair offer.  Investigators and accident reconstruction experts are sent to the accident scene in many fatality cases in order to preserve any evidence that is present.  Additionally, an experienced fatality lawyer will review the accident report from any investigating agency in order to determine if other insurance policies could be triggered.

The lawyer who reviews the case should meet with the family in person and discuss all aspects of the case without charging a fee.  Remember, you can have multiple lawyers review a case before deciding who to hire.

Getting More Information

To speak to a WV fatal accident lawyer about a fatality or death case, contact Rist Law Offices toll free at 866-982-5299.  We handle fatal accidents throughout West Virginia and will meet with the family to discuss the case in depth so that an informed decision about how to proceed can be made.  When we are hired to work on a case, we do not collect a fee until the case is settled or won in court.

For more information, contact us by calling 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

Woman Seriously Injured in Jackson County Accident

An accident on Interstate 77 near Ravenswood, West Virginia on Saturday injured three people.  One woman was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to CAMC in Charleston.  The accident blocked traffic in one lane of northbound Interstate 77 for around two hours.  The Charleston Gazette carried a story about the accident here.

Getting Help with a Serious Car Accident in West Virginia

Rist Law Offices helps car accident victims throughout West Virginia to recover damages when the negligence of another person has caused serious injuries.  We handle all car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee until your case is settled or won at trial.

If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident, contact a WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  We will take the time to thoroughly discuss your case and how to proceed with a claim against an insurance company.  There is never a charge to discuss a case with a car accident victim, no matter how long our initial meeting takes.

To speak to a lawyer about your case, call us toll free at 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact yoiniau.

Nicholas County ATV and Car Accident Leaves One Dead

An accident between an ATV and a car in Nicholas County, West Virginia on Wednesday killed one man.  The accident occurred on Corey Brown Hill in the Birch River area.  WSAZ carried a story about the accident here.  The story reports that the man killed was a volunteer fire chief from the Birch River Fire Department.

WV ATV Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in an ATV accident, contact an ATV Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  We handle ATV accident cases throughout the State of West Virginia on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee unless your case is settled or won in court.  To schedule a free consultation, contact us by calling 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

Motorcycle Accident in Beckley

A man was airlifted to a Charleston hospital on Sunday after his motorcycle collided with a minivan on U. S. 19 near Maple Fork Road.  The occupants of the minivan were not injured in the accident.  The Register-Herald reported the story here.

West Virginia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When an accident with a motorcycle occurs, the results can be devastating.  Even a simple fender bender for a car can be life-threatening for a motorcycle rider.  This is one reason that it is important to hire an attorney who is experienced with motorcycle accident cases.

When we are hired to work on a motorcycle accident case, we examine the scene of the accident immediately in order to document any evidence that is still visible.  Skid marks, road gouges, or debris from the vehicle or motorcycle that could be important evidence in a case could be cleaned up or repaired by a road crew.  We will also interview any witnesses to the accident and the investigating officer in order to make certain that every fact that is critical to a case is well documented.

Getting Help with a WV Motorcycle Accident Case

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact a WV Motorcycle Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  We do not charge anything to discuss a case with a motorcycle accident victim and we do not earn a fee until your case is settled or won in court.

To speak to a lawyer about your case, contact us at 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

Beckley Car Accident Sends 2 People to Hospital

A car accident near the Cornerstone Galaxy Supermarket outside of Beckley, West Virginia sent two people to the hospital yesterday.  The Register-Herald carried a story about the accident here.

Beckley Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in an accident in West Virginia, contact a Beckley Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to get help with your case.  Shortly after an accident occurs, insurance companies will begin to contact you in order to take recorded statements and to gather facts about your case.  An experienced lawyer will be able to provide the critical facts about your case that will help to resolve it and likely will not allow recorded statements to be taken.  For more information about dealing with insurance companies, check out our free reports:

• 10 things that will hurt your injury claim
• What insurance companies don’t want you to know

To speak to a car accident lawyer about your case, call us toll free at 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

Car and School Bus Collide in Charleston

A school bus was struck by a car on Thursday afternoon in Charleston.  According to a report in the Charleston Gazette, nineteen students were on the bus at the time and no injuries were reported.  The article is here.

West Virginia Bus Accident Lawyer

Rist Law Offices represents bus injury victims throughout the State of West Virginia.  In a bus accident case, it is important to focus on the proper procedures and regulations that apply to a bus.  Transit buses and school buses both have safety procedures that must be followed, especially when an accident occurs.

For more information about injury cases in West Virginia, contact Rist Law Offices to schedule a consultation or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.  There is no fee to discuss your case and we handle all accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee unless your case is settled or won in court.

Case Results – DUI Injury Case Settles for Policy Limits

In early 2009, Rist Law Offices was hired by the victim of a severe drunk driving case to file a West Virginia drunk driving accident lawsuit.  As the result of the negligence of the drunk driver, our client suffered severe head injuries and had to be transported to a critical care unit in Charleston.

During the course of the case, we interviewed witnesses, spoke to the investigating officer, obtained court records from the DUI case, and obtained all of the medical records and billings for our client.  Once our client’s medical providers released her from treatment, we worked to settle the case with the drunk driver’s insurance company for her policy limits without filing a lawsuit.  

Getting Help with a DUI Injury Case in West Virginia

If you or a loved one need help with a serious car accident case in West Virginia, contact a WV car accident lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  We can be reached toll free at 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

West Virginia Man Injured in Harley Davidson Accident

A West Virginia resident was injured in an accident on Wednesday on Route 41 near Prince, West Virginia.  A Harley Davidson rider lost control while trying to make a turn, according to the Register-Herald.  The driver was flown to Charleston Memorial Hospital following the accident.  The story is here.

West Virginia Harley Davidson Accident Lawyer

Unfortunately, when a motorcycle accident occurs, the injuries are almost always more serious than a car accident.  Fractures, paralysis, and fatalities are all too common in an accident.  Many drivers do a poor job of watching for motorcycles. 

Rist Law Offices represents Harley Davidson and other motorcycle riders in serious accident cases throughout West Virginia.  We offer free consultations to all riders and their families to discuss whether a case could be filed.  We accept all motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee unless your case is settled or won in court.

For more information, call us toll free at 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you.

Alcohol Cause of Beckley Car Accident

Police believe that alcohol and speed were the primary causes of a single vehicle accident outside of Beckley on Tuesday night.  A suspect was driving a vehicle southbound on WV 16 when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole.  The accident caused a power outage to several hundred customers.  The Register-Herald covered the story here.

What to do if you are injured by a drunk driver in West Virginia

Fortunately in this accident, there were no victims other than the suspected drunk driver.  In many alcohol related accidents, innocent victims and families suffer injuries and damages.  If you or a loved one have been injured in a drunk driving accident, contact a WV DUI Injury Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case.  

Rist Law Offices helps innocent victims of DUI accidents to recover damages in civil court.  When we are hired to investigate a drunk driving accident, we work to identify all parties who could be held liable for damages.  This not only includes the drunk driver, but could include any bar or restaurant who served a visibly intoxicated person alcohol.  There could also be a claim made against an underinsured insurance policy of the drunk driving victim.  For this reason, it is critical to have an experienced lawyer review your own automobile insurance policy before attempting to settle with any insurance company.

For more information, contact us by calling toll free 866-982-5299 or fill out our online case review form and a lawyer will contact you about your case.