Our personal injury law firm DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC prides itself on establishing and nurturing close relationships with our Charleston community. Thus we didn’t hesitate when an opportunity to sponsor West Virginia State University’s 8th Annual Black and Gold Gala presented itself earlier this month.

Once a year, the West Virginia Supreme Court visits the West Virginia University of Law in Morgantown. During its most recent visit on April 5, 2022, law students were given the opportunity to witness real cases as they were presented to the Supreme Court of Appeals. This annual tradition is an invaluable opportunity for law students to gain a fuller and more rounded insight into the importance of their chosen profession.

Getting enough sleep is essential to living a happy, healthy life. When we sleep, it allows our minds and bodies to recharge. The Sleep Foundation also reports that maintaining a healthy sleep schedule helps keep certain diseases at bay. Everything from thinking clearly and concentrating to processing memories hinges on being well-rested.

The average adult between the ages of 18 and 60 needs to get at least seven hours of sleep every night, although more is sometimes necessary to feel fully rested. Adults aged 61 to 64 ideally need anywhere from seven to nine hours a night.

Whether you’ve personally been in a car accident before or just know someone who has, you’re likely aware that the number of individuals who can say that they walked away from a motor vehicle accident unscathed is limited.

When you first decided to purchase or operate a motorcycle, you likely received a lot of feedback from others expressing concern over your decision. They probably tried to give you advice that you were already planning to implement, such as always wearing a helmet, notifying other motorists of your plans to turn by making hand gestures, and protecting your limbs by keeping them covered.

As a driver, you never expect the motorist in front of you to suddenly slam on the brakes while driving on the highway. But the simple fact is that you never know what the driver in front of you is going to do. Part of good defensive driving is making sure that you put adequate distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. This leaves sufficient room for you to react if an emergency arises.

So, what’s a safe driving distance on the highway? Read on to learn more about how to measure a safe distance between yourself and the car in front of you. If you have further questions about legal options following a car accident in West Virginia, reach out to the personal injury law firm of DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC.

Most West Virginia motorists know that they can hold the motorist who struck them liable for their injuries if they get hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes no one gets hurt in the crash, yet their car is seriously damaged. For example, such an incident may occur in a parking accident.

In the United States, motor vehicle collisions are the second leading cause of death for teens 13-19 years of age. Over 2,000 teenagers lose their lives in car accidents every year, and over 250,000 are treated in emergency rooms for crash injuries.

We can change these numbers. At DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC, our experience as car accident lawyers has taught us that most accidents are preventable. By practicing safe, attentive, and defensive driving—and teaching the next generation of drivers to do the same—we can work together to make our roads safer for all of us. 

Each year in the United States, roughly 300 people lose their lives in stopped vehicle accidents, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Every driver must do their part to ensure those who have already been in a car accident are not further injured or killed by passing traffic.

The law firm of DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC is proud to be a sponsor for the upcoming ACLU-WV Foundation Bill of Rights Bash scheduled to be held on March 19, 2022. The Bill of Rights Bash will be hosted at Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston, West Virginia. This fundraising event celebrates the work that has and continues to be accomplished by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia.