Intersections are among the most hazardous places on the road because a lot of things are happening at the same time in a small area and drivers have to make many decisions quickly. At Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers, we’ve identified the intersections in Jefferson County, West Virginia, that we believe are the most hazardous....
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Being a personal injury (PI) lawyer is about much more than courtrooms and paperwork. It’s about helping people through some of the most challenging parts of their lives. Over time, many PI lawyers grow to love their work because of how much it means to others. Here are three things that most PI lawyers enjoy...
If you live in the Eastern Panhandle, you’ve likely driven through Jefferson, Berkeley, and the nearby counties. The roads may look familiar, but it is essential to acknowledge the challenges we face in our local communities. From winding back roads with sharp curves to crowded intersections with heavy traffic, both counties have places where crashes...
In July, Stephen traveled to San Francisco, California, for the annual convention of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The AAJ is a national group that educates and supports trial lawyers, and their yearly convention is the biggest event they hold. At the convention, the AAJ honored Stephen for the second time with the Above...
If you drive on WV Rt. 340 through the Fairfax Crossing/Home Depot intersection, you know how tricky it can be. This busy spot has heavy traffic, multiple lanes, and drivers coming from all directions. That’s why it is one of the most dangerous intersections in our area. Our attorneys, Stephen and Andrew Skinner, recently visited...
Accident reconstruction helps us understand how accidents happen. Lawyers can determine what went wrong by looking at details like skid marks, car damage, and road conditions. This helps them build stronger cases and determine who might be responsible for the accident. It’s an important way to tell the full story of what happened. Accident Reconstruction...
At the Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers, we understand that while car crashes may seem random, certain days and seasons are statistically more hazardous. In fact, holiday weekends, dark fall evenings, and other specific times of year often see an increase in crashes and more severe injuries. Understanding when the roads are riskiest can help...
Cascade Road at WV Rt. 340 may be new, but it has already seen a troubling number of accidents. Meanwhile, Route 340 has a longstanding reputation for crashes at various intersections. Cascade Road, which serves as the entrance to one of Jefferson County’s newest developments, is rapidly becoming one of the area’s Most Dangerous Intersections....