Automobile Accidents

West Virginia and Ohio

 

Almost every single one of us will be in some type of motor vehicle accident in our lifetime. Some of you may have been in very serious automobile accidents that resulted in personal injury or even death. If you have been the victim of a car accident in West Virginia or Ohio, you may be entitled to compensation to cover your injuries and property damage.

If a loved one died in an auto accident where the driver was guilty of negligence or wrongdoing such as driving drunk or driving without a license, you may have a valid wrongful death claim. The automobile accident attorneys at Jan Dils & Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC have helped many residents of West Virginia and Ohio following their car accidents, and we can help you, too.

Automobile Accidents and Damages

Auto accidents are generally decided using the law of negligence. If a person was operating a vehicle inappropriately resulting in personal injury and/or property damage, he/she may be required to pay the damages that were caused by their negligence. Negligence is defined as intentional or reckless conduct that ultimately caused the accident. If we can prove that you suffered due to someone else’s negligence, we may be able to collect compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Prescriptions
• Physical rehabilitation (if necessary)
• Lost wages
• Future lost wages
• Loss of companionship (in the case of a wrongful death)
• Funeral expenses (in the case of a wrongful death)
• Pain and suffering (if applicable)

Automobile Accidents Due to Car and/or Tire Defects

There may also be instances of auto accidents with injury or death in which no driver was at fault, but some defect in the car or a tire caused the accident. Some well-known product liability cases involving automobiles are the Firestone defective tire litigation back in the 1990’s and the Ford Explorer SUV rollover litigation.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a defect in a vehicle or the vehicle’s tires, we may be able to represent you in a product liability claim. After we review your case, we can advise you of your legal rights. Product liability law varies from state to state and can be very confusing. Please let West Virginia and Ohio personal injury attorneys Jan Dils & Jim Leach explain your rights to you after a thorough consultation with them.

If you have been injured, or a loved one has been killed, in an automobile accident in West Virginia or Ohio, please contact Jan Dils & Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC today to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation.