Every year in West Virginia, many people are bitten by dogs. These attacks can be very serious, resulting in permanent disfigurement, scarring, disability or death. Dog bite claims are quite expensive as well, with the national cost averaging around $37,000 per...
Month: May 2016
Driver of stolen vehicle causes crash, 4 injured
On May 13, an accident that occurred on U.S. 119 in West Virginia caused four people to become seriously injured. Authorities stated that one of the vehicles that was involved in the crash appeared to be stolen. The crash occurred at the Fountain Way intersection in...
Former politician Ann Day killed in car accident
West Virginia residents who follow politics might not be familiar with Ann Day but have probably heard of her sister, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The Day family and others in Arizona are mourning the loss of former state senator Ann Day after she...
Head injuries from playground accidents rising
According to a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many children are being treated for concussions sustained as a result of playground injuries. In 2013, more than 29,000 children visited emergency rooms to be treated for serious head...
Safety is important to motorcycle riders
With warmer temperatures coming on, more West Virginia motorcyclists will be hitting the roads. As ridership increases, two- and four-wheel drivers need to be aware of each other. This can cut down on the number of injuries and fatalities that often result from...
Self-driving cars and the auto insurance industry
West Virginia residents may be aware that some bold claims have been made about the impact that autonomous vehicle technology and self-driving cars will have on road safety. A senior Volvo executive recently said that the Swedish car maker hopes to virtually eliminate...
FMSCA releases 2014 crash data
A collision with a large truck on a West Virginia road can result in serious injuries that are sometimes fatal. The Federal Motor Carrier has released its report covering 2014 commercial vehicle crashes, and it shows that while fatal accidents were down from the...
Accident that killed woman in store ruled unforeseeable
Property owners in West Virginia and around the country owe a duty of care to visitors, but that does not mean that they can be held legally responsible for every accident that occurs on the premises they own or occupy. Premises liability lawsuits, just like other...