In 97 percent of crashes involving commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, it's the occupants of the smaller vehicles who incur fatal injuries. Even when the victims survive, they can suffer catastrophic injuries. Below are a few of the most common injuries that...
Month: May 2018
Gene could increase risk of post-TBI psychiatric symptoms
West Virginia readers possessing a variant of the APOE gene might experience more severe psychiatric symptoms if they suffer a traumatic brain injury, according to a new report. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the Veterans Affairs San Diego...
News coverage of self-driving car crash criticized by Tesla CEO
In West Virginia and across the U.S., self-driving vehicles are still rare, but it seems that they are injuring both drivers and pedestrians. In one recent incident in Utah, the driver of a Tesla Model S collided with a fire truck because she was looking down at her...
Poor control of methane or coal dust leads to mine explosions
Generations of people have worked in coal mines in West Virginia. Over the years, safety regulators have developed techniques to mitigate the threat of explosions caused by methane gas, coal dust or both. Mine operators and employees must exercise constant vigilance...
Why you should file a police report after a car accident
Many people in West Virginia do not think much about what they will do after a car accident until they are in one. You might not feel like going through the hassle of waiting for the police to arrive. There is also the possibility of you feeling so confused that you...
9-year-old boy injured after bounce house flies into highway
Bounce houses are a popular activity for children at birthday parties in West Virginia and across the United States. Safety concerns with bounce houses were raised again during a recent incident in California. A 9-year-old boy received minor injuries when the bounce...
Drowsy and drunk driving: their similarities
60 percent of adults in the U.S. claim that they have engaged in drowsy driving before. Of those, a third even fell asleep behind the wheel. Drivers in West Virginia should be aware that there are serious consequences to driving while sleepy. First of all, the effects...
How to prevent liver damage in a car crash
West Virginia residents who are involved in car accidents may experience liver injuries. According to researchers, wearing a seat belt cannot prevent such an injury from occurring. However, wearing a seat belt could reduce the severity of a liver injury, which could...
Mild brain injuries increase Parkinson’s risk by over 50 percent
West Virginia readers who suffer concussions or other mild traumatic brain injuries could increase their chances of developing Parkinson's disease by over 55 percent, according to a new study. The study was recently published in the journal Neurology.Previous studies...
Rideshare drivers may be driving drowsy
While some West Virginia residents may rely on rideshare companies to get around town, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine noted that there were some inherent safety risks that may be prevalent in the industry. Ultimately, they reported that the drivers who worked...