WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF NEGLIGENT DRIVING IN WEST VIRGINIA?

Every few years, the West Virginia Department of Transportation releases a special report outlining the causes and contributing factors leading to accidents on the road. About 40% of car accidents are the result of a driver’s failure to maintain control of the vehicle. In some cases, this might be the result of road conditions. Texting while driving, distracted driving, driving while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs (DUI), or driving while sleepy can also lead to a person’s inability to maintain control of a vehicle.

Other contributing factors to car accidents in West Virginia include:

• Exceeding speed limits
• Improper lane change
• Failure to heed traffic signals
• Failure to observe the right of way
• Improperly reversing vehicle

While many car accidents are small and only result in minor damages, others can much more serious. Injuries from auto accidents can be debilitating, making it a challenge for a person to get their life back to normal. At Goddard Law, we can help you get the compensation you deserve after suffering an injury.

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In any given year, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, over 45,000 vehicle accidents take place annually. As a result of these accidents, about 25,000 injuries are reported on the road each year, while injuries and property damage results in over 3 billion dollars in economic losses. Unfortunately, many of these accidents could easily have been prevented. Negligent driving accounts for a majority of vehicle accidents in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Elkins, Harrison County, Morgantown, Buckhannon, and Fairmont.

Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious and lasting injuries. That’s why you need a car accident attorney who is serious about getting results. At Goddard Law, our West Virginia personal injury lawyer will bring knowledge, experience, and tenacity to each case. We know that too many car accidents happen because drivers are negligent, careless, or even reckless. Maybe the driver responsible for your accident was distracted, talking on his cell phone, or even texting. In these cases, the insurance company and negligent party may be liable for your immediate and long-term medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or other expenses resulting from the accident.