Suppose a driver swerves into another lane on a West Virginia road. The other driver turns sharply to avoid a crash, loses control and hits a guardrail. The first driver keeps going. No contact occurred, but the crash still caused injuries and property damage. A...
A rear-end crash may not leave crushed vehicles or major debris, but that does not mean the injuries are minor. Many people walk away from these collisions believing they are unharmed, only to develop pain or other symptoms later. Knowing how these crashes can cause...
As a driver, you’ve almost certainly heard of the dangers of distracted driving. However, it’s possible that you engage in it much more than you realize. Most things you do in the car will distract you to some degree. This is because there are three forms of...
Even if you feel okay after a minor motorcycle accident in Virginia, it may help to seek prompt medical treatment. The symptoms of certain injuries may not appear immediately. Similarly, how soon you pursue medical care may affect your ability to seek compensation....
In the moments following a car accident, you naturally want to reach out to friends and family. Social media offers an immediate way to share updates about your recovery. However, your social media activity can have unintended consequences for your legal claim....
Most drivers remember that they must be well rested before they get behind the wheel of their vehicle. But with the busyness of today's society, some don't realize just how dangerous it is to drive while fatigued. There comes a point when driving fatigued produces...
With some minor wrong-way accidents, the problem is just confusion. For instance, maybe someone who is used to driving in rural areas and is a rather young and inexperienced driver finds themselves in the city. It may be relatively easy to accidentally turn the wrong...
Distracted driving has become a hot topic in the public safety world in recent years. There are now major awareness campaigns warning motorists of the risks of handling mobile devices while driving. Police officers may pull people over to enforce texting while driving...
There are many unsafe decisions possible in traffic, some of which are more common than others. Many people admit to frequently exceeding the speed limit while driving. Others acknowledge that they occasionally interact with their mobile phones while driving. What...
Nighttime driving is already a challenge for many motorists. Reduced visibility, fatigue and distractions make roads more dangerous after sunset. One often overlooked factor that contributes to accidents at night is glare. This happens when intense light from...
