When taking to the road in West Virginia, there are certain dangers drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians should be cognizant of. Among them are distracted drivers, drivers who are under the influence, drowsy drivers and drivers who are behaving...
Statistically speaking, a person is more likely to be killed in a car accident that takes place on a rural road. This is because drivers in sparsely populated parts of West Virginia may be more likely to drive at excessive speeds, fail to wear a safety belt or drive...
Riding a bicycle is a great way to enjoy the fresh air outdoors, to exercise or to travel from place to place. In West Virginia, there are reminders for bicyclists and drivers to stay safe and avoid an accident. Rider reminders Bicycle riders should ride in marked...
As the weather gets warmer, many people will be going outside to enjoy the fresh air and take a walk. It’s important for pedestrians to know how to stay safe and there are some tips that drivers can keep in mind to avoid causing an accident. Pedestrian reminders...
Any Morgantown resident who has shut their hand in a drawer or slammed their thumb with a hammer understands what a crush accident is. A crush accident happens when a body part is subject to forces and endures harm. Minor crush accidents can cause pain and short-term...
The last thing a person wants to worry about is being injured by a device that was meant to protect them. However, in January Ford and Mazda once again were given 30 days to recall the airbags which are currently installed in three million vehicles. This has been a...
Almost anyone involved in a vehicular accident in West Virginia may be injured, sometimes severely. Among the most debilitating injuries are those involving the spinal cord. The more severe the accident is, the greater chance that a spinal cord injury could occur....
Succeeding on a personal injury claim requires showing two things: liability and damages. There are a lot of other pieces to the personal injury puzzle that have to come together before you can successfully prove those things, but you can’t win and recover the...
Although some people view West Virginia as a rural state with a low population, that doesn’t mean that our roadways are any less dangerous than in other states. Just like the rest of America, West Virginia residents need to be worried about drowsy drivers, distracted...
A lot of car accidents result in nothing more than some property damage and a few bumps in bruises. Others, though, leave victims with catastrophic injuries. Amongst these catastrophic injuries are those that affect the spinal cord. Tragically, those who suffer harm...
