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West Virginia Truck Accident Attorneys

Serving Charleston and all of southern West Virginia

Roads are dangerous even for the safest drivers. In West Virginia, the risks are even greater if you are sharing the road with an overweight coal or logging truck or an 18-wheeler. Usually in a hurry, these vehicles cause crashes that can have tragic results for the occupants of any car or motorcycle unfortunate enough to cross their paths. In a battle of truck vs. auto, the odds heavily favor the truck.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, the personal injury lawyers at Charleston's DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC can help.

Truck accidents in West Virginia

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), large trucks accounted for more than 1,000 crashes on West Virginia roads in 2007. Of those, 45 were fatal and 495 resulted in injuries.

Typical injuries from truck accidents are the following:

  • Broken bones
  • Amputations
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Disfigurement

Let us take your truck accident case in the right direction

As West Virginians, the attorneys at DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC understand the unique danger these vehicles pose to other drivers. We travel the same roads as you, and we have represented numerous victims and families in car and truck collision cases.

We know that injuries from trucking accidents can have serious, life-long consequences—medically, financially, and in terms of quality of life. We consult with medical and economic experts to determine the long-term impact the crash will have on your life and the lives of your loved ones and dependants.

Common causes of truck accidents include the following:

  • Excessive speeding
  • Overloaded trucks
  • Driver fatigue/falling asleep at the wheel
  • Safety violations
  • Improperly maintained trucks
  • Lack of a rear guard to prevent under-riding
  • Load shift/failure to properly secure the load
  • Tire blowouts
  • Driving under the influence/drug use
  • Improperly pulled over onto side of road
  • Dangerous driving

Demonstrating negligence in a truck accident case is not always easy. Once we determine liabilty, truck drivers and trucking companies have insurance companies behind them that are not eager to pay victims the compensation they deserve. At DiTripano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC we fight for you and your family. We are not intimidated by powerful insurance companies, and we have the resources and persistence to attain the best possible outcome for your case.

Get the right personal injury lawyers. Right now.

If you or a loved one has been injured there is no time to waste. You need an experienced personal injury attorney working on your behalf immediately. At Charleston's DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC, we represent truck accident victims throughout West Virginia. Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your claim.