SUV Rollover Accident in Beckley

The Register-Herald reported yesterday that a passenger in a pickup truck was killed yesterday in a rollover accident in Beaver, West Virginia.  The story is here.  Rollover accidents can result in traumatic and life-threatening injuries because they often involve roof crush problems with the vehicle and head injuries.
Wrongful death and catastrophic injury suits have been filed [...]

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West Virginia Car Accident Help – a Passenger’s Perspective

Can a passenger injured in an accident recover damages from the driver?
The Charleston Gazette reported that a car accident on Pinch Road North knocked out power in the Pinch area for about 1,000 people on Friday night.  The story is here.  The article notes that this was a one vehicle accident where both the driver [...]

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Pedestrian Struck in Raleigh County

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that a nine-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Canterbury Drive in Shady Spring, Raleigh County.  The article is here.  The story cites black ice as the cause of the accident.  
This story brings up a legal question that a client asked about WV winter driving accidents.  If someone hits [...]

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The Number One Client Complaint About an Attorney

MY ATTORNEY DOES NOT RETURN MY CALLS!
No matter where I have practiced law or what types of cases I have handled as a lawyer, the one thing that I hear over and over that upsets clients the most is when their attorney does not return their calls.  
So how does Rist Law Offices solve this problem?  Simple [...]

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Snow to Blame for Accidents in Beckley

The Register-Herald reported yesterday that there were several accidents in the Beckley area due to snowfall. The story is here.  Winter driving presents a range of challenges for drivers.  Black ice, snow-covered roads, and decreased visibility can cause serious accidents.  
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, contact a [...]

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New River Gorge National River Turns 30

The New River Gorge National River celebrated its 30th birthday as a National River last week.  The Fayette Tribune has a story about the New River Gorge National River here.  Some interesting facts from the story:

The New River Gorge National River protects 53 miles of one of the oldest rivers in the world
The Gorge averages [...]

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Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Man

The Charleston Gazette reported today that a man was killed on U.S. 60 in Cedar Grove when his pickup truck struck a tractor trailer.  The story is here.  
When collisions with 18 wheelers occur, they often result in serious injuries or deaths.  If you or a loved one have been injured in a tractor trailer [...]

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Winter Driving Tips

The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reported that numerous car accidents occurred as a result of the early winter snowfall on Tuesday.  The story is here.  If the early snowfall is any indication of the winter to come, people should be prepared for the worst when driving in the winter.
Some tips from the experts over at the [...]

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ATV Accident in Clay County

The Charleston Gazette reported another death due to an ATV accident in West Virginia.  The story is here.  The article notes that this is the 30th person to die in an ATV accident in West Virginia this year.  This number is down from 43 deaths by this time last year, and 50 by this time [...]

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Lawsuit Against Massey Energy Co. and Blankenship Settled

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that a lawsuit against Massey Energy Co. and its president, Don Blankenship, was settled after four days of trial.  The story is here.  The lawsuit arises out of the death of two coal miners who became separated from a group of workers attempting to escape a fire.  
The article notes [...]

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