West Virginia residents may recall the June 2014 incident that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan and took the life of a man in the same limo bus that he was in. It has been reported that the man who had been driving the Wal-Mart truck that hit the vehicle...
Year: 2015
Kinks still being worked out in self-driving cars
West Virginia drivers who have heard that self-driving cars are supposed to make the roads much safer may be surprised to learn that these vehicles are currently involved in double the number of accidents than those driven by humans. So far, all the crashes involving...
Possible underlying cause of TBIs
Recent research into the science behind brain injuries indicates that pressure waves may be a cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People in West Virginia who have encountered this life-altering injury may find this new research relevant.When a pressure wave...
New electronic monitor rule to log trucking hours
A rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in December 2015 is requiring commercial truckers in West Virginia and around the country to install an electronic device that monitors trucking hours. These monitoring devices must be put into use...
Amateur contact sports could cause brain damage
According to a groundbreaking study, amateur male athletes who participate in contact sports in West Virginia and nationwide are more likely to develop a degenerative brain injury called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. The research, which was published in...
Federal guidelines govern commercial brake usage
The federal government maintains a set of regulations to help ensure that car drivers and passengers in West Virginia and the rest of the nation are traveling alongside compliant and safe commercial truck drivers. The section of the regulatory code that pertains to...
Truck operators governed by specific safety regulations
Because motorists in West Virginia and other states often share the road with trucks, the federal government publishes specific guidelines for safe truck operation. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truckers must maintain certain parts and...
Study advocates surgery for some geriatric brain injuries
West Virginia has an aging population, and many people are living to be older than ever before. This means that geriatric medical issues are assuming more and more significance. One of the unfortunate side effects of aging is an increasing propensity towards bad...
A new collar may reduce concussions
Many West Virginia residents suffer concussion, which are caused by an impact to the head that causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull. This kind of head injury, often associated with contact sports, could lead to complications, such as thinking and memory...
Event organizers and operators often liable for accident costs
A company event or community carnival represents the chance for a good time, but people in West Virginia should remain attentive for hazards at recreational events. The following example of an injury at a company picnic highlights the litigation that sometimes results...