West Virginia Injury Victim Help

Man Killed in Charleston WV Hit-and-run Accident

Attorney Thomas Rist — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:17:46 +0000

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an accident that killed a man on Friday evening on Elk River Road in Elkview. According to a story in the Charleston Gazette, a vehicle was traveling north on Elk River Road and struck and killed Dennis Glen James who was attempting to cross the road. The accident occurred near the former Blue Creek Post Office.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office at 304-357-0169 and ask for Detective D.H. Duff. According to the newspaper the calls can be anonymous.

Charleston WV Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, or you have a loved one who was killed in an accident, contact a Charleston WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We handle serious accident and death cases throughout West Virginia.

To set up a free consultation or to speak to a lawyer about your case, call us at 866-982-5299.

Lincoln County School Bus Collision Injures Three

Attorney Thomas Rist — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:55:04 +0000

A two-bus accident in Lincoln County along Straight Fork Road in Hamlin injured three high school students. The accident happened on Monday according to an article in the Charleston Gazette. The three students were transported by ambulance to Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston.

Charleston WV School Bus Accident Lawyer

If you or a family member have been injured in a bus accident, contact a Charleston WV Bus Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We handle serious bus accident cases throughout southern West Virginia. There is never a charge to discuss a bus accident case with a potential client or their family. Also, we collect no fees unless your case is settled or won at trial.

For more information or to speak to a Charleston Bus Accident Lawyer directly, call us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Charleston West Virginia Website Launches

Attorney Thomas Rist — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:35:14 +0000

We are excited to announce that our Charleston, West Virginia website has launched after working on it for some time. The new website features videos, a library, and a resource center with more information to help with getting clients information about cases. We will be adding new practice areas and additional information in the near future.

If you are a family member need a Charleston WV Car Accident Lawyer or a Charleston West Virginia Employment Lawyer, contact us by calling toll free at 866-982-5299. We have offices in Beckley, Fayetteville, and Charleston to serve our client’s needs.

One Person Injured in Truck Rollover Accident on I-79

Attorney Thomas Rist — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:07:51 +0000

One person was transported to the hospital on Friday following a rollover accident on Interstate 79 in Charleston. The accident occurred near the Big Chimney exit. According to a story in the Charleston Newspaper, two adults and one child were in the truck when the accident occurred.

Charleston WV Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident in West Virginia, contact a Charleston WV Truck Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We handle serious accident cases throughout West Virginia and have offices in Charleston, Beckley, and Fayetteville to better serve the needs of our clients. There is never a fee to discuss an injury case with an accident victim or their family. All information is kept strictly confidential even if we cannot help with the case.

For more information or to talk to a Charleston Truck Accident Lawyer, contact us by calling toll free at 866-982-5299.

8 Cars Involved in Greenbrier County Accident

Attorney Thomas Rist — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:59:58 +0000

Eight cars were involved in a car accident on US Route 60 near Charmco, West Virginia this past Friday. According to the Beckley Newspaper, the driver that caused the chain reaction told the WV State Trooper who investigated the accident that he was “not looking up at the roadway” when he rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped on Route 60 while trying to turn into a Little General. The story is here.

Beckley West Virginia Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a West Virginia accident, contact a Beckley WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We handle serious car accident cases throughout West Virginia. With offices located in Beckley, Fayetteville, and Charleston, we can meet with clients throughout southern West Virginia to discuss their cases. There is never a charge to talk to an accident victim and we are not paid anything until your case is won at trial or settled.

For more information, contact us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Weather Causes Multiple Accidents in Beckley

Attorney Thomas Rist — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:57 +0000

A snowstorm that blew into the area on Monday afternoon caused multiple accidents in Beckley according to the Beckley newspaper. Accidents on Pikeview Drive and the West Virginia Turnpike near the Interstate 64/77 interchange had traffic crawling. Stories about the incidents are here.

Beckley West Virginia Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in a car accident in West Virginia, contact a Beckley WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. After a serious car accident occurs, it is important to talk to a lawyer to learn what you should expect to happen and how to deal with insurance companies. After an accident, insurance companies will quickly contact injury victims and will attempt to resolve their claims before the injury victim has a chance to finish medical treatment. We offer all potential accident clients a free consolation to discuss how to deal with the insurance company and whether the client even needs an attorney to help with the case. We also offer a free West Virginia insurance company offer evaluation so that you know whether you are getting the best offer for the injuries sustained in an accident.

For more information, contact us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Putnam County Jury Awards $56,000 in Motorcycle Accident Case

Attorney Thomas Rist — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:45:36 +0000

A Putnam County jury awarded our client just under $56,000 in a motorcycle accident case that was taken to trial after State Farm Insurance offered an unreasonably low settlement offer. The initial offer to our client before he hired Rist Law Offices was only $2,500. After pre and post-trial interest we obtained nearly $60,000 for our client. A post-trial motion for attorneys fees of $12,500 as a result of the actions of the insurance company is currently pending.

Okeke v. Woods, Putnam County Circuit Court, Case No.: 10-C-260

Facts of the Case

In September, 2009, Paul Okeke was safely riding a motorcycle on Route 34 in Putnam County when another driver pulled out of a parking lot right in front of him. Paul had absolutely no chance to react and struck the front left side of the other driver’s vehicle. The collision ejected Paul from his motorcycle and sent him through the air, over the hood of the car. Paul landed on the opposite side of the car and was knocked unconscious by the impact. Paul was rushed to the hospital where he received multiple CAT scans and MRIs. After the accident, Paul missed a week of work and was extremely sore for the next several months. He completed a course of physical therapy and fortunately only had some limited residual back pain once therapy was finished which did not require any future treatment.

Even though this accident was clearly the fault of the other driver and the medical treatment received by Paul was extremely reasonable and conservative, State Farm refused to offer a reasonable settlement. Paul had around $22,000 of medical bills, lost wages, and other damages as a result of this accident. Regardless, State Farm would only offer $30,000 at mediation.

To make matters worse, State Farm took the ridiculous position that this accident was Paul’s fault. This assertion was contrary to all facts in the case. The investigating officer found the Defendant completely at fault. An independent witness saw the accident and stated that the Defendant caused the accident. Finally, the Defendant even admitted she did not see Paul until the instant before the collision.

Rist Law Offices declined the $30,000 offer, took the case to trial, and received a jury verdict of $59,801.96, including pre and post-trial interest. Paul Okeke praised our work on the case and told us, “it was a great feeling to have someone stand up for me in Court when the insurance company was not treating me fairly. Thank you so much for what you did.”

Charleston, WV Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident in southern West Virginia, contact a Charleston West Virginia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices. We work on cases throughout southern West Virginia, including Putnam County, Kanawha County, Raleigh County, Fayette County, and surrounding areas. We have a track record of proven results in fighting the insurance companies.

For more information, or to set up a free consultation about your motorcycle or car accident case, call us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Beckley Car Accident Settles for Policy Limits

Attorney Thomas Rist — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:18:21 +0000

We were hired by a coal miner who was injured in a severe head-on car accident while driving home from his shift. Our client suffered severe back problems following the accident and is still treating with a neurosurgeon and pain management clinic. Once we were hired we worked to collect all of our client’s medical records, bills, and lost wages and put together a demand package that detailed all of the losses our client suffered as a result of the accident. The insurance company quickly settled the matter for the full policy limits of their driver.

Beckley Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in a West Virginia car accident, contact a Beckley WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to get help with your case. We work throughout the State of West Virginia on serious accident and employment cases. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Beckley Car Accident Injures Two

Attorney Thomas Rist — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:54:30 +0000

A car accident in Beckley last week sent two people to the hospital. According to the Beckley newspaper, a two-vehicle head-on collision occurred on Ragland Road around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Paramedics had to use a hydraulic extraction tool to rescue one of the injured parties. The story is here.

Beckley WV Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident in West Virginia, contact a Beckley WV Car Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices to discuss your case. We work on serious car accidents throughout West Virginia and help the victims of these accidents, and their families, to recover compensation from the insurance companies of negligent drivers.

All car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee until your case is settled or won in court. To schedule a free consultation, call us toll free at 866-982-5299.

Charleston Fed-Ex Tractor-Trailer Accident Sends Two to Hospital

Attorney Thomas Rist — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:28:53 +0000

A tractor-trailer accident in Charleston yesterday sent two people to the hospital. According to a story in the Charleston Gazette, the driver of a Fed-Ex truck crossed the median and struck another tractor-trailer that was heading in the opposite direction. A car then crashed into one of the tractor trailers and three other vehicles that tried to avoid the collision crashed. Traffic was stopped for over an hour and two people were transported to the hospital.

Charleston WV Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a serious tractor-trailer, semi-truck, or 18 wheeler accident, contact a Charleston WV Truck Accident Lawyer from Rist Law Offices. Our office works to help victims, and the families of victims, of serious accidents like the one described above to recover from serious injuries and to seek compensation from the insurance companies of at fault drivers.

We never charge a fee to talk to the victim or the family of a victim of a truck accident case. When we are hired to work on a case we are only paid when the insurance company settles or when we obtain a jury verdict for our client. To speak to a Charleston Semi Accident Lawyer, call us toll free at 866-982-5299.