Author Archives: Kevin S. Kaufman
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Proved in a Personal Injury Case?
People who suffer injury because of another party’s negligent or purposeful actions can usually recover money damages for their medical expenses, lost wages and other provable economic losses. More challenging is putting a dollar value on the pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life or other intangible injuries you experienced or will… Read More »
After Three Huge Losses, Roundup Weed Killer Manufacturer Poised to Settle Mass Torts Case
If you have used the popular weed killer Roundup, you may well have put yourself in serious danger of contracting cancer. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer linked glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, to various types of cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia. Thousands of cancer victims have filed suit, and… Read More »
Mass Tort Suits Mount Alleging Roundup Herbicide Caused Cancers
If you frequently used the popular weed-killer Roundup and developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or some other form of cancer, you may be able to recover costs and damages against the product’s manufacturer. As of August 2019, there were more than 18,000 claims pending claims charging that Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup, failed to warn against the… Read More »
How to Prove Truck Driver Fatigue Led to a Crash
When truck drivers are exhausted from long hauls without sufficient rest, they can make mistakes and even fall asleep at the wheel, causing catastrophic and sometimes deadly accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that commercial truck and bus drivers are among those most likely to suffer sleep deprivation. The Federal Motor Carrier… Read More »
How Post-Crash Investigations Can Affect Recovery of Damages in a Truck Liability Lawsuit
People who have been injured or who have lost loved ones in truck crashes should pay close attention to the results of subsequent investigations by state and federal agencies, local law enforcement and insurance companies. Investigators try to determine whether violations of truck safety regulations or other factors caused the crash. Their findings could indicate… Read More »
What Special Issues Arise in Logging and Coal Truck Crashes?
Coal and log trucks are common sights on West Virginia roads, representing two very important sectors of the state’s economy. However, they can also be hazardous to other drivers and pedestrians, causing crashes that injure or kill. In recent months, there have been numerous instances of logging and coal trucks causing injury or death in… Read More »
Using Inspection Records in Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as tractor trailers and tanker trucks can cause serious damages when they crash. In some cases, investigators determine that an accident could have been prevented if a CMV owner or operator had performed simple, required maintenance. In other cases, however, figuring out who is at fault for damage in a… Read More »
Hundreds of Vehicles in Fatal West Virginia Truck Accidents Each Year
West Virginia’s scenic mountain roads are known to inspire awe, wonder and even songs, but their sharp curves and steep grades are dangerous for drivers, especially those unfamiliar with the terrain. On a winding road or highway, a motor vehicle collision may result from a second of distraction, a single error in judgment or a… Read More »
How Is Fault Calculated in a West Virginia Car-Truck Collision?
In collisions between cars and tractor trailers, car drivers and passengers are significantly more likely to die or suffer injuries than truck drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 82 percent of the people killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2017 were not occupants of a truck. Yet, this does not… Read More »
Who Pays for Auto Accident Injuries in an “At-Fault” State?
After a motor vehicle collision, mounting expenses may cause more anxiety than the crash itself. Towing and ambulance fees are often followed by repair costs and medical expenses, and if injuries result in missed days of work, there’s the additional financial strain of lost wages. In West Virginia, obtaining adequate reimbursement for these expenses depends… Read More »