On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Truck Accidents
First responders were called to a crash scene early on Feb. 25, 2020, as police hurried to close part of I-77 following a tractor-trailer accident. While details on the accident were thin at the time, the reports did say that the truck rolled over near mile marker 48...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Oct 22, 2019 | Oil, Gas & Mining Accidents, Truck Accidents
The next time you get on the road, take a second to notice all the massive semi-trucks that may be sharing the road with you. Chances are, you will notice them all around you, thanks to the number of oil, mining and gas companies located here in West Virginia. Because...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Jan 31, 2019 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
A Kanawha County couple is suing tractor trailer operators, citing alleged negligence.The plaintiffs filed a complaint in Mason Circuit Court against Putnam Transport LLC and the driver of the tractor trailer, alleging that Putnam Transport negligently maintained...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Jan 12, 2018 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
Negligent actions by drivers are the most common causes for road accidents. However, some accidents aren’t the fault of drivers. Sometimes defective roadways can cause drivers to lose control thereby increasing the risks of motor vehicle collisions.This is a...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Dec 1, 2017 | Truck Accidents
Truck industry executives are furthering the advance of driver-assistance technology–called platooning–rather than promoting driverless trucks, says Daimler Trucks North America CEO, Roger Nielsen, speaking at a press conference at the American Trucking...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Jan 3, 2017 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
It is common knowledge that vehicle crashes can be expensive. Cars must be repaired or replaced, there are often medical bills and lost wages that must be accounted for, and damage to personal items and other property must also be sorted out.A recent study, conducted...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Dec 21, 2016 | Defective Car Parts, Truck Accidents
All too often in West Virginia, we see commercial trucks, also referred to as semi’s or 18 wheelers, create dangerous situations for other motorists. When a commercial truck crashes, it can cause a tremendous amount of damage to other vehicles and serious...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Jul 30, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Homeowners in West Virginia may be alarmed to learn that a couple of products in their homes may pose hazards for them and their families. The first of the dangerous household products is a chandelier. The second product is a ventilation fan.An estimated 1,000 crystal...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Mar 22, 2016 | Truck Accidents
“It is critical for transportation companies to implement comprehensive sleep apnea screening and treatment programs to ensure that truck drivers stay awake at the wheel.”- Dr. Nathaniel Watson, President, American Academy of Sleep MedicineYou’d be...
On behalf of Warner Law Offices PLLC | Jan 22, 2016 | Truck Accidents
One woman recently suffered injuries in a vehicle accident involving a truck in West Virginia. The head-on truck accident took place along West Virginia State Route 80. It occurred around 10:30 a.m.Authorities said the state’s department of transportation...
