Autonomous trucks may soon be a common sight on the roads of West Virginia, but government agencies and industry groups have yet to decide how they should be regulated and how current rules should be modified to accommodate them. These issues were discussed during a...
Month: May 2017
Woman injured in a Kroger market
West Virginia residents who have suffered injuries while inside retail establishments might sympathize with a woman who filed a lawsuit against Kroger after she suffered injuries while inside one of its stores. The complaint was filed on April 12 and alleged that the...
Nursing home residents at risk for facial injuries after falls
When West Virginia families admit their elderly loved ones into nursing homes, they expect the staff and facilities to keep the residents safe and free from injuries. However, a study found that traumatic facial injuries are common among nursing home residents due to...
The sight no driver wants to see
One of the most chilling sights you can see on the road is a big rig bearing down on you in the rearview mirror.You don’t know what the driver of the truck is thinking. Maybe he’s angry. Maybe his brakes have gone out. Maybe he’s asleep after 16...
Police could have greater access to phone records
West Virginia motorists may be interested to know that a new product referred to as a "textalyzer" may help police learn more about their cellphone usage behind the wheel. The product enables authorities to place a cord into the phone that collects data about a...