Charleston, West Virginia Car Accident Attorney

In the United States, getting behind the wheel of a car may be one of the most dangerous things you can do. Unfortunately, the automobile, which enables us to get to work, to go shopping, to pick up our children from school, and to do a variety of other daily tasks, causes more than 3 million injuries every year. An estimated 2 million of those injuries are permanent. Fortunately, a Charleston, West Virginia car accident lawyer at Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell can help injured residents secure the future for themselves and their families. Contact us today to review your case with a knowledgeable car accident attorney.

• Car Accident Statistics and Information
• Experienced Car Accident Representation
• When to Contact a Car Accident Lawyer

Car Accident Statistics and Information

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the majority of auto and truck accidents in the United States are preventable. Car accidents are usually the result of negligent or reckless driving. Many car accidents are linked to the abuse of alcohol, which can instigate this reckless driving. More information gathered by the Department of Transportation shows that on top of being preventable, the majority of car accident injuries are permanent.

In West Virginia, our risk is even greater. In spite of being a small state, there were 30.4 car accident deaths per 100,000 licensed drivers in 2000, and 2.1 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. These statistics land us solidly in the top five most dangerous states to drive. Moreover, in 2000, 36 percent of fatalities in West Virginia car accidents occurred when a driver was under the influence of alcohol. However, an accident attorney can help if this has been the case.

Experienced Car Accident Representation

Each Charleston, West Virginia car accident attorney at Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell believes that driving is a privilege, and that abuse of that privilege, as in the case of reckless driving, deserves severe punishment. Our car accident lawyers want to make the roads safer for everyone. If your have been in a car accident that was the result of another's negligence, we make it our priority to get the maximum recovery, and to discourage reckless driving in our state.

We also realize that a car accident can have a profound personal impact. For the victim of a car accident, unexpected financial burdens and personal injury are not to be taken lightly. Our attorneys understand that lost income, emotional strain, and other factors can make your life seem overwhelming. However, help is available. If you have suffered a personal injury due to reckless, negligent, or intoxicated driving, you deserve the fullest compensation for your injuries. Similarly, if someone you love was killed in a car accident, your family can file a wrongful death claim to hold the responsible party accountable. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, a car accident attorney at our firm can help you to win that compensation. Speak with a lawyer from our firm today. We will review your case for free and provide you with an honest evaluation of your claim.

When to Contact a Car Accident Lawyer

The following results of a car accident are reasons to talk to our lawyers and to pursue restitution:

• missed work and loss of valuable income due to personal injury
• expensive medical care or physical therapy necessitated by injury
• permanent personal injury that decreases or eliminates ability to perform at work
• emotional damages related to injury
• wrongful death of a loved one
• punitive damages

Remember, our firm handles cases on a contingency basis. If we take on your case, you will be charged only if we win. You have nothing to lose by consulting a Charleston, West Virginia car accident attorney at our office. Each lawyer has extensive experience and is committed to pursuing justice for injury victims. We have won millions for victims of negligent driving. Contact Berthold, Tiano & O’Dell today to see how we can help you.