On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Jun 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
In West Virginia and across the U.S., there are many accidents each year involving large trucks. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put together a Large Truck Crash Causation Study, or LTCCS. The results of the LTCCS indicate that in 44% of...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Jun 8, 2020 | Personal Injury
Many West Virginia drivers have been taught that driving next to semi trucks can be extremely dangerous. In addition to truck drivers not being able to see other motorists, sudden tire blow outs can result in serious or even deadly truck accidents. In fact, one such...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | May 26, 2020 | Personal Injury
Patients in West Virginia and across the U.S. benefit from medical devices, but the safety of these devices is not always guaranteed. There can be defects, and these fall under one of three categories: design, manufacturing, and marketing. First of all, medical...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | May 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
Truckers in West Virginia and across the U.S. have to follow complex rules regarding their “hours of service,” which include rules on breaks that must be taken during every shift. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | May 4, 2020 | Personal Injury
The size and weight of trucks mean that there can be serious danger for a smaller vehicle involved in an accident with them. Some truck accidents are caused by the actions of passenger vehicles, so people in Virginia will want to know how to ensure that they drive...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
You were hit by a drowsy driver in Charleston, West Virginia, in which case you may be able able to file a claim against him or her. In fact, you may be considered fortunate in at least one regard because most drowsy drivers who cause a crash are not detected and,...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Apr 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
Studies have shown the effect that caffeine can have on drivers, but only recently has a study been conducted that explores the actual caffeine-consuming habits of drivers, in particular truck drivers. Truckers in West Virginia should know that the study focused on...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Personal Injury
While coffee can give truck drivers in West Virginia a short boost of attention, it appears that drinking a lot of it can cause them to get in an accident. It may also be linked to poorer overall health and inadequate sleep. A study analyzed two groups of truck...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Apr 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
West Virginia roads pose numerous safety risks to drivers. One of the biggest dangers to motorists is the large trucks with which they must share the road. The danger is compounded when the truck driver is distracted. The truck drivers, however, can take measures to...
On behalf of Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C. | Apr 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
People who slip or fall on someone else’s property might choose to pursue legal action against the owner of that property. However, there is no guarantee that the owner is liable for damages. A fall victim in West Virginia would need to show that a hazardous...
