West Virginia drivers typically encounter all sorts of vehicles while on the highways and streets. In addition to being focused on their own driving, motorists must be constantly on the watch for danger coming from others. This is never more critical than when sharing...
Month: November 2018
West Virginia remembers victims of the Farmington Mine disaster
The Farmington Mine disaster of 1968 claimed the lives of 78 West Virginia miners and remains one of America's deadliest mining accidents, but it also prompted the nation's legislators to take action and pass laws that have improved working conditions at mines across...
Miner killed in coal mining accident in West Virginia
A 33-year-old man died as a result of a mining accident in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The man was injured while trying to move an auger by using a crane. The auger slipped, and a portion of the steel auger hit the man in the chest. He was transported to Humana...
Researchers isolate cell involved in brain injury inflammation
Residents of West Virginia may be interested in a recent medical discovery that could help people with brain injuries. In the study, a drug was given to mice to see if it could prevent inflammation that occurs after a brain injury. The inflammation is a natural...
4 reasons why truck accidents are more common during the holidays
Passenger cars are not the only vehicles crowding the roads during the holidays. Semi trucks and other commercial vehicles are everywhere as they rush to deliver food, retail products and supplies during the busiest time of year.Historically, the holiday season brings...
Warning system aims to prevent driver fatigue
Truck driver fatigue can be a menace on West Virginia roads. Since commercial big rigs can cause catastrophic damage, various companies are working to develop technology that can minimize the risk posed by fatigue behind the wheel. Two companies, Trimble...
Safety strategies for winter driving could reduce car accidents
Winter brings rain, freezing rain and snow to West Virginia, and the slick roads increase the chances of motor vehicle accidents. When people have to travel on wet, icy or snowy roads, they can adopt strategies that could help them maintain control of their vehicles...
Bright sunlight can pose a driving hazard
Most West Virginia drivers think of hazardous driving conditions as those involving inclement weather such as slick road conditions caused by rain, snow or ice or lack of visibility due to precipitation or fog. Bright sunlight, however, is seldom thought to pose a...
AAA gives safety tips for drivers and parents on Halloween
AAA Northeast has some safety tips to give for those who plan to party or have their children trick-or-treat for Halloween. West Virginia residents can benefit from the tips as well. After all, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most...