Daylight Savings Time Creates Increased Risk To Drivers

Posted by Andrew Meek on Mar 6, 2020 3:31:24 PM

A quick Internet search for information related to the inception of Daylight Savings Time will lead to conflicting results regarding the origin, purpose and benefits of the biannual time change. Most people will agree that the main purpose is to make better use of available daylight, and some will argue that the time change is no longer beneficial in today’s world of abundant electricity. Read More

Topics: personal injury, car accident

CONTINGENT FEES OFFER CLARITY, TRANSPARENCY TO PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS

Posted by Jacques Williams on Feb 11, 2020 4:30:00 PM

Takeaway: Hamstead, Williams & Shook offers free consultations on personal injury cases. If you hire us, we won’t get paid until you do.

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Topics: medical malpractice, personal injury, car accident, free consultation, truck accident

What Should I Bring To My First Meeting With My Attorney?

Posted by Jacques Williams on Aug 13, 2018 4:12:23 PM

As you know, Hamstead, Williams & Shook's focus is on serious personal injury cases that arise from car wrecks, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, defective products and the like. To properly evaluate your case and consult with you, we need you to bring materials and information that will help us understand your situation.

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Topics: personal injury, personal injury lawyer in morgantown, car accident, Morgantown

Should I Use My Insurance If I've Been Injured In A Car Accident?

Posted by Andrew Meek on Mar 7, 2018 1:37:32 PM

West Virginia roads can be confusing, slippery, and dangerous.  As a lawyer in Morgantown that represents accident victims,  we’re asked the same question nearly every time a new client comes to us after they have been injured in a car crash.  SHOULD I USE MY INSURANCE IF I’VE BEEN INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

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Topics: car accident

3 Pieces of Advice for the Person Injured in a Car Crash

Posted by Jacques Williams on Aug 25, 2016 12:10:00 PM

No one expects to be in a car accident, but it can happen to anyone on any day at any time.

An average of 5.6 million car accidents occur every year in the U.S., an average of 15,342 accidents per day. Out of those 5.6 million accidents, an average of 2.3 million people are injured as a result of careless drivers. These people suffer from injuries that cost them thousands of dollars in medical bills. They are often left unable to work or live their lives the way they did before the wreck.

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Topics: personal injury, car crash, car accident