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Follow these steps to protect your health, your finances, and your future. There are more than 6.1 million car crashes reported to the police every year in the U.S. That’s nearly 17,000 crashes per day. Crashes, including those here in West Virginia, are an all-too-common occurrence. They can also be stressful, damaging, and result in…

Inadequate truck driver training can lead to truck accidents because drivers are put behind the wheel before they know how to safely control a large commercial vehicle. Tractor-trailers require different skills than passenger cars, including longer stopping distance, wider turns, careful speed control, blind spot management, and safe handling in bad weather or heavy traffic.Poor…

Determining who was liable and at fault in a trucking accident requires a detailed investigation into how the crash occurred and who contributed to it. Unlike standard car accidents, trucking crashes often involve multiple parties, layers of responsibility, and technical evidence that must be analyzed to assign fault accurately. A Charleston trucking accident attorney can…

Negligent truck maintenance is a leading cause of accidents involving large commercial vehicles. Trucks require regular inspections and proper upkeep to ensure they operate safely on the road. When companies or drivers fail to maintain their trucks adequately, the risk of accidents such as with delivery trucks increases significantly. Common Maintenance Issues Leading to Accidents…

Both federal and West Virginia’s governments have established regulations governing the hours that commercial truck drivers can work. These rules, known as Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, are designed to prevent driver fatigue, reduce accidents, and ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles. Federal Hours of Service Regulations West Virginia follows the federal Hours of…

Truck accidents are a serious concern on our roads, often leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. At Tiano O’Dell, we are committed to helping those affected by truck accidents and aim to educate the public on how to reduce the risks associated with these potentially devastating events. Common Causes of Truck Accidents…

Commercial trucks are made for transporting goods, but there is a limit to what they can carry safely. When this weight limit is exceeded, the likelihood of accidents increases substantially. A truck accident attorney in Charleston, WV can help if an overloaded vehicle led to a serious crash. Higher Risk of Rollovers Due to their…

It’s summertime, and that means vacations and more travelers on the roads. With this comes more vehicle accidents and collisions. Tragically, tractor trailers cause a dramatically increasing number of these crashes, which often result in death or severe injuries for all involved. 160,000 Americans are injured every year due to truck crashes. Many of these…

COVID-19 has significantly altered both business operations and life in America. Many states have seen a spike in fatal car accidents during COVID-19, and there may have been an increase in truck accidents as well.  In the early days of the pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended the hours of service requirements…

Lawyers at the Charleston-based law firm Tiano O’Dell, PLLC were able to reach a $3,000,000 settlement for a client who was struck by a tractor-trailer and left with a traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, all too often, drivers stranded on the side of an interstate or simply just driving on the road face the risk of…