People who are involved in car accidents can suffer serious injuries and losses. The impact on a victim’s life may not be immediately apparent. A car accident can lead to thousands to millions of dollars in losses depending on the severity of it. It can help to...
Motor vehicle accidents
3 facts to know about fatigued driving
Drivers must be in the proper condition mentally and physically to safely operate their vehicles. While many people don’t think much about getting behind the wheel when they’re worn out, choosing to drive can have catastrophic consequences. When a driver is fatigued,...
Talk-to-text software doesn’t minimize driver distraction
Like most of the states, West Virginia has changed its law to make certain forms of distracted driving illegal. Specifically, state statutes prohibit the manual use of a mobile phone while in control of a vehicle. Police officers have the authority to issue citations...
Gear up for motorcycle safety awareness month
West Virginia is a motorcyclist's dream. Curving roads weaving through the mountains, and sweeping views of deep gorges make riding on two wheels an adventure. As we head into the warmer months, thousands of motorcycles will take to busy highways and rural roads. May...
Acquiring evidence when you’re involved in a truck accident lawsuit
Getting involved in a truck accident in West Virginia is one of the most frightening experiences a person could ever have. The extent of damage and injury is too great, not to mention the legal complications that come with it. As such, gathering sufficient evidence is...
The oversized pickup trend is leading to more fatal accidents
An interesting phenomenon has happened over the years, in that pickup truck design has changed significantly. Trucks in the past were smaller and had more simplistic designs, geared around a simple cab and a large bed to carry materials on a job site. But modern...
Why cell phone-related automobile accidents are underreported
West Virginia motorists should know by now that using a cell phone while driving can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, roughly 43,000 people in the United States died in automobile accidents in 2021....
Why do people drive under the influence?
One of the main risks you face on the road comes from impaired drivers. Many of these drivers are under the influence of alcohol, and they are responsible for numerous fatalities and injuries every year. But if drunk driving is so dangerous, why do people do it? Why...
3 common kinds of distracted driving
Distracted driving is one of the biggest causes of auto accidents. There are three types of distracted driving: manual, visual and cognitive. In other words, distracted driving happens when a driver looks away from the road or takes their hands off the wheel or thinks...
Why operating a car requires you to focus on one thing
Are you one of those people who find it really hard to do just one thing at a time, the sort of person who was forever told off as a child for fidgeting? Or perhaps you intentionally set out to do multiple things at once, believing you can get more done that way. In...