A car accident may be the last thought on someone’s mind when leaving work or heading to the grocery store. However, if an accident occurs, vehicle damage, insurance claims, and the car occupants’ safety become very important. Accidents are unpredictable and overwhelming, but The Law Offices of G. Wayne Van Bibber & Associates can help accident victims seek compensation for the injuries a negligent driver caused.

Drivers have a duty to use reasonable care when driving. In other words, drivers must exercise caution and be safe when sharing the roadway. When a car accident occurs, it is may be due to another driver’s negligence. Negligence is determined by the general expectations of driving behavior from a responsible driver in a similar circumstance. Some common causes of car accidents in Charleston or Huntington West Virginia include driving while on drugs or intoxicated, driving without a license, failing to stop at a red light, and failing to follow a leading car at a safe distance.

Regardless of the circumstances, if you have been injured in a car accident, seek legal advice from an experienced car accident attorney in Charleston or Hurricane West Virginia. The attorneys at The Law Offices of G. Wayne Van Bibber & Associates are well versed in traffic law, and possess the skill to navigate each car accident case’s complexities. If an accident has occurred, The Law Offices of G. Wayne Van Bibber & Associates, at both our Charleston or Hurricane locations is here to protect the victim’s rights.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Motorcyclists have a responsibility to themselves to wear helmets when operating a motorcycle on the road. However, even when legal and protective measures have been taken to ensure safe riding, accidents can happen. An accident’s details can be skewed depending on the circumstances in which the accident occurred. Thus, it is advisable for a motorcycle accident victim to obtain legal advice from an experienced attorney familiar with West Virginia motorcycle and motor vehicle laws before speaking with anyone, especially the other driver’s insurance company.

Results of a motorcycle accident can be catastrophic due to the driver’s vulnerability. All drivers must be observant and exercise caution when sharing the roadway with other vehicles. Head-on collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles often result in severe physical injuries, and, in some cases, fatalities, simply because of the lack of added protection a car offers. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include distracted driving, driving while intoxicated, colliding with a motorcycle during a left-hand turn, unexpected lane-splitting, and reckless driving in hazardous driving conditions.

If a motorcycle accident results in physical injury, a personal injury lawyer can help the victim seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. The Law Offices of G. Wayne Van Bibber & Associates, at both our Charleston or Hurricane locations know West Virginia law relevant in motorcycle accident cases, and can provide a consultation regarding the individual aspects of each motorcycle wreck victim’s case.