Truck accidents in West Virginia are more dangerous than the accidents that involve cars or SUVs because of a truck's larger mass and force, as well as the potential for multiple vehicles to be involved. These dangerous accidents are on the rise and they pose a severe...
Year: 2022
The 4 different types of distracted driving in West Virginia
Most conversations about distracted driving in West Virginia focus on texting while behind the wheel. However, there are multiple ways a driver can be distracted, some of which don't even involve using a gadget or talking to other people in the car. They can all be...
Safer streets must be designed for drunk drivers
Drunk driving makes people a danger to themselves and others on the road, and this simple misstep is responsible for a significant number of car accidents and fatalities each year. In order to make West Virginia's streets safer, leaders must design them with drunk...
Getting involved in a car wreck can cause a mild or severe TBI
When you get involved in an automobile accident in West Virginia, the brute force of the impact taken by your body can be devastating, especially if your brain is affected. In some cases, it can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that will stay with you for a...
The severity of traumatic brain injuries in car accidents
Most people are unaware of the frequency of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in car accidents in West Virginia. TBI often imitates the symptoms of headaches or migraines that do not require immediate medical intervention. The problems increase if the condition is not...
How drunk driving poses danger for everyone on the road
Although the majority of West Virginia motorists try to drive safely, others engage in risky behaviors. Drunk driving is one of those that can put everyone on the road at risk of a serious crash. How does drinking affect driving ability? Drinking alcohol affects the...
How many fatal car accidents are caused by drunk driving?
Drunk driving can have a catastrophic impact on West Virginia residents in many ways. As an example, quite a few car accidents are caused by alcohol. How many people die from drunk driving? Drunk driving accidents kill around 29 people each day across the country. In...
Motorcycle accidents caused by blind spots
Many West Virginia residents enjoy the sense of adventure achieved by riding a motorcycle. If you are one of them, it’s important to be aware of blind spots so you can prevent a potential accident. What are blind spots? Blind spots are areas around vehicles that make...
Can car accident injuries be delayed?
One of the biggest mistakes an accident victim can make is failing to seek medical attention immediately following an incident. Even when there are no apparent injuries, there could still be internal injuries that could manifest later. These can be deadly when it...
Accidents involving semi-trucks more likely to result in deaths
It’s common for huge semi-trucks to travel the roads in West Virginia. Unfortunately, serious truck accidents occur and can cause fatalities. What causes truck accidents? Truck accidents occur for a number of reasons. Truckers work extra-long hours, often without rest...