In West Virginia, the term "override collision" might not be one you hear every day in legal discussions, but it describes a dangerous and often catastrophic type of motor vehicle accident where one vehicle effectively climbs onto or over another. More broadly, in the context of accident law, it often refers to situations where one driver's actions effectively "override" or disregard established traffic laws, safety protocols, or the right-of-way of another vehicle, leading directly to a collision. Whether it's a truck's front end going over a car's roof in a severe rear-end impact, or a driver making an illegal left turn "overriding" an oncoming vehicle's right-of-way, the legal implications for liability and compensation in West Virginia are profound. When an override collision occurs, the stakes are incredibly high. The physical dynamics involved often result in severe injuries, significant property damage, and sometimes, tragic f...