West Virginia Volvo drivers may be pleased to learn that the company has announced that by 2020, no one will be killed or seriously injured in their cars. The automaker plans to use a combination of existing safety technology and technology being developed for...
Month: January 2016
Victims file claims after fatal tent collapse
West Virginia residents may have heard about a fatal accident that took place last summer at a festival in a Chicago suburb. On Aug. 2, 2015, a tent collapsed during a storm at Prairie Fest in Wood Dale, killing one person and injuring several others. Following the...
Preventing car crashes in West Virginia
In 2016, the National Transportation Safety Board says that it wants to see a reduction in the number of fatigue-related crashes in America. It was one of 10 issues that were part of its Most Wanted list that was released on Jan. 13. Of those 10 priorities for the new...
West Virginia family sues company over auto accident
A West Virginia company is being sued in connection with a September 2013 traffic accident that left two children injured. The case is scheduled to be heard in the Wayne County Circuit Court. The parents of the injured children are seeking undisclosed punitive and...
Driving in light snow or ice
As winter gets underway, West Virginia motorists need to be aware of the dangers they face when snow is light. Many pileups happen when it first begins snowing because people are unaware that the roads are slick yet. According to meteorologists, as little as an inch...
Serious brain injury may arise from minor accidents
People in West Virginia who suffer even small bumps on the head should beware of symptoms such as headaches over a long period of time, weakness in their legs and arms or difficulty thinking. While most of these bumps are harmless, in a few cases, they can lead to a...
West Virginia women and concussion risks
According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, girls who play sports in high school are twice as likely to suffer a concussion compared to male athletes. In addition to suffering concussions at a higher rate, women may take longer to...
Crash kills 1, injures 6 in wreck involving Secret Service agents
West Virginians who are following the presidential primaries might be interested in learning about an accident that happened in New Hampshire. According to law enforcement and Secret Service sources, a fatal accident claimed one person and injured six, including four...
Scarring in the brain with traumatic brain injuries
Many West Virginians suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year. The injuries may range from mild concussions to severe and permanent disabilities. Recent research shows that even mild traumatic brain injuries may cause ongoing, chronic problems, however.The...