Discussions surrounding car safety largely focus on protecting the occupants inside any given vehicle. However, an emerging area of concern is the safety of pedestrians who are at risk of being injured or killed in collisions with vehicles. In September 2024, the...
Navigating the complexities of fault and compensation after a car accident can be daunting. If you're wondering whether you can still recover compensation if you're partly at fault for an accident in West Virginia, the answer lies in understanding the state's...
Avoiding a collision is the most basic element of traffic safety. Anytime two vehicles collide, everyone involved is at risk. Certain types of collisions are far more dangerous than others. The crashes that occur between commercial vehicles and smaller passenger...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
