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Hiring a Charleston car accident lawyer is more affordable than you might think. At Tiano O’Dell, with a contingency fee arrangement, clients do not pay upfront and only owe attorney’s fees if the lawyer successfully recovers compensation. What is a Contingency Fee? A contingency fee means the lawyer’s payment depends on the outcome of the…

In West Virginia, only the personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit, but multiple family members and dependents may recover compensation. The Personal Representative Files the Claim The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate may be named in the deceased’s will or appointed by the court if no will…

Sissonville, WV (July 6, 2025) – There were reported injuries following a car accident in the Sissonville area on Sunday, July 6. The incident was reported at the intersection of Sundance Lane and Sissonville Drive early that afternoon at around 1:59 p.m. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt. The injured parties…

Charleston, WV (July 5, 2025) – On Friday, July 4, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Charleston area. The crash was reported early that afternoon at around 2:31 p.m. at the 6414 block of MacCorkle Avenue. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a…

Cross Lanes, WV (July 5, 2025) – On Saturday, July 5, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Cross Lanes area. The accident was reported early that morning at around 1:20 a.m. at the 5293 block of Doc Bailey Road. At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries, and emergency…

South Charleston, WV (July 4, 2025) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of an auto-pedestrian crash in the South Charleston area on Thursday, July 3. The crash occurred at the 610 block of Chestnut Street that afternoon at around 1:27 p.m. The victim was traveling on foot when they were hit…

Sissonville, WV (July 4, 2025) – At least one person was hurt after a car accident in the Sissonville area on Thursday, July 3. The collision occurred late that night at around 7:25 p.m. at the corner of William Way and Martins Branch Road. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were…

S Charleston, WV (July 3, 2025) – On Wednesday, July 2, injuries were reported after a car accident in the South Charleston area. The crash was reported early that morning at around 10:09 a.m. at the intersection of MacCorkle Avenue SW and Kenna Drive. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash.  The injured parties…

Martinsburg, WV (July 3, 2025) – Two people were injured after a crash involving a farm tractor in Martinsburg on Wednesday, July 2. The incident was reported at the 9500 block of Tuscarora Pike that afternoon at around 1:45 p.m. The crash reportedly involved a Hyundai sport utility vehicle and a John Deere farm tractor…

West Virginia law allows surviving family members to file wrongful death lawsuits when a loved one dies due to another party’s negligence or wrongful act. While these cases can lead to significant compensation, defendants (at-fault parties) frequently use legal defenses to avoid or reduce liability. Knowing these common defenses helps families prepare stronger claims and…