Category: Trucking/Auto Accidents

Our client, a young woman from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, was rear-ended while driving in Morgantown. Despite the clear nature of the crash, the at-fault driver’s insurance company refused to admit liability and offered an unreasonably low settlement for her injuries.

To secure fair compensation, we filed a lawsuit in Monongalia County and aggressively litigated the case for several months. After conducting key depositions, we successfully negotiated a fair settlement during mediation, ensuring our client received the compensation she deserved.

Type of Case: Auto Accident – Rear-End Collision  

Relevant Issues: 

• Insurance company’s refusal to admit liability
• Low initial settlement offer
• Litigation in Monongalia County, WV
• Key depositions strengthening the case
• Fair settlement reached during mediation

A family of three from West Virginia was traveling to Washington, Pennsylvania, when they were struck from behind while stopped in traffic. The at-fault driver, who was distracted, crashed into them at a high rate of speed, causing significant injuries.

Despite clear liability, the other driver’s insurance company refused to offer a fair settlement. We filed a lawsuit in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and aggressively litigated the case. After nearly a year and just before trial, the insurance company finally relented, offering substantial settlements to all three family members, ensuring they were fully compensated for their injuries and losses.

Type of Case: Auto Accident – High-Speed Rear-End Collision

Relevant Issues: 

• Distracted driver causing severe impact
• Multiple injuries affecting an entire family
• Insurance company’s initial refusal to offer fair compensation
• Litigation in Washington County, PA
• Substantial settlements secured before trial

Our client was a passenger in a ride-share (Uber) when the driver recklessly pulled out into traffic and collided with another vehicle. The impact caused our client to hit his head, resulting in multiple facial lacerations. We pursued a claim against the responsible parties and negotiated with the insurance company to ensure our client received fair compensation for his injuries. Through diligent advocacy, we secured a settlement that properly addressed his medical expenses and recovery.

Type of Case: Auto Accident – Ride-Share Passenger Injury

Relevant Issues: 

• Ride-share driver’s reckless maneuver
• Passenger sustaining head trauma and facial lacerations
• Liability claims against ride-share insurance
• Successful settlement ensuring fair compensation

Our clients, a husband and wife, were traveling in Morgantown when another vehicle crossed the center line and struck them head-on. Both suffered injuries, with the wife sustaining a broken arm that required surgery and an extended recovery period in a sling.

Over several months, we presented strong evidence, including expert reports from her treating physicians, to support the extent of their injuries. As a result, we successfully negotiated fair settlements for both clients, ensuring they received the compensation they deserved.

Type of Case: Auto Accident – Head-On Collision  

Relevant Issues: 

• Driver crossing center line causing head-on crash
• Multiple injuries, including a broken arm requiring surgery
• Expert medical reports supporting claims Successful negotiation leading to fair settlements for both clients

Our client, a male driver, was rear-ended by a commercial coal truck in Pennsylvania, resulting in significant back injuries, including disc herniations. Given the severity of his injuries and the impact on his daily life, we pursued full compensation for his damages.

After filing a lawsuit, the insurance company quickly recognized the strength of our case and agreed to a substantial and fair settlement, ensuring our client received the compensation he needed for his medical treatment and recovery.

Type of Case: Rear-End Collision with Commercial Vehicle

Relevant Issues: 

• Rear-end crash involving a large coal truck
• Disc herniations and significant back injuries
• Legal action prompting swift settlement
• Substantial compensation for medical care and damages

Our client, a woman driving on a two-lane road, was sideswiped by a commercial truck hauling tree-cutting equipment. The impact caused significant injuries, but the truck driver failed to stop, later claiming he didn’t realize the collision had occurred.

Fortunately, a witness followed the truck and helped identify the driver and the company. After investigating and filing a lawsuit in Monongalia County, West Virginia, we uncovered that the driver had, in fact, realized he struck another vehicle and immediately reported to his boss instead of stopping to help. Without the witness’s assistance, this critical evidence may never have come to light.

After nearly a year of litigation, we secured a very favorable settlement for our client before trial, ensuring she received fair compensation for her injuries.

Type of Case: Hit-and-Run by Commercial Vehicle

Relevant Issues: 

• Sideswipe collision with a large commercial truck
• Hit-and-run attempt by the driver
• Witness assistance in identifying the responsible party
• Investigation uncovering the driver’s knowledge of the crash
• Strong litigation leading to a substantial settlement before trial

Our client, a young man, was driving in Preston County, WV, when a drunk driver crossed the center line and struck his vehicle head-on. Fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries, but the reckless and dangerous conduct of the other driver made the case especially serious.

Despite the relatively minor physical injuries, we leveraged the egregious nature of the at-fault driver’s actions to negotiate a very favorable settlement for our client, ensuring he was fully compensated for his experience and any lasting impact.

Type of Case: Head-On Collision & Drunk Driving 

Relevant Issues: 

• Drunk driver crossing center line
• Head-on collision
• Minor physical injuries but severe negligence
• Strong negotiation leading to a favorable settlement

Our client, a woman, was struck from behind at high speed, causing significant injuries that were later diagnosed as frozen shoulder syndrome. The at-fault driver’s liability insurance paid its policy limits, but our client’s own insurance company refused to offer compensation under her underinsured motorist coverage.

We filed a lawsuit in Monongalia County, West Virginia to hold her insurer accountable. After several months of litigation, we successfully negotiated a settlement for the full underinsured motorist policy limits before trial, ensuring our client received the compensation she needed for her ongoing medical care and recovery.

Type of Case: Rear-End Collision & Underinsured Motorist Claim

Relevant Issues: 

• High-speed impact causing frozen shoulder syndrome
• Underinsured motorist carrier’s refusal to pay
• Litigation forcing the insurer to negotiate
• Full policy limits settlement before trial