Distracted driving continues to increase and with it, the number of crashes and fatalities in West Virginia and around the country. While motorists show concern over the rising trend, they continue to engage in the behavior and take on unnecessary risks. The increase...
Month: December 2021
Can drug impairments be just as bad as drunk driving?
Drunk driving can be a significant safety concern, endangering drivers, passengers and others on public roads. This practice can result in severe physical harm, property damage and fatalities, making law enforcement attentive to drivers making erratic maneuvers as if...
CVSA announces dates for International Roadcheck 2024
Motorists in West Virginia and around the country can expect to see increased law enforcement activity between May 14 and May 16 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck safety blitz. The three-day initiative is held each summer...
Gathering evidence after a trucking accident
Truck accidents and auto crashes are different in some respects. The truck's weight and the size difference between the truck and smaller vehicles can lead to worse injuries for the victims. Additionally, federal and West Virginia regulations add responsibility to...
Car accident fatalities have been rising since 2018
Government accident statistics reveal that the roads in West Virginia and around the country have become far more dangerous in recent years. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System,...
A slight decrease in pedestrian deaths occurs
Pedestrians benefit from being more alert when near traffic. Since someone walking or jogging is not inside a vehicle, they lack the protection of a vehicle’s frame when involved in an auto accident. As a result, pedestrian accidents on West Virginia roads could have...
Poor road conditions may lead to accidents
Accidents are common on West Virginia roads, and commuters realize that reckless drivers can cause accidents. Other reasons may factor into why an automobile accident occurs. Road conditions might contribute to a collision, and problematic conditions are not only...
The dangers of reckless driving for all involved
Serious auto accidents are unfortunately all too common in West Virginia. While some of them are not criminal in nature, others are the result of crimes committed behind the wheel such as reckless driving. The causes of fatal auto accidents There are almost a...
What are truck underride accidents?
A number of highways run through Vermont, and a high percentage of the traffic on those highways are trucks. In addition, trucks can be found anywhere commerce is taking place, from stores to warehouses to places of business. And these trucks present unique hazards to...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue
Truck drivers who are fatigued may be more likely to cause West Virginia accidents than drivers who are well-rested. The nature of their work also means that they might be more likely to struggle with fatigue than other drivers since they may face pressure to work...