Many West Virginia residents choose medium or full-sized two-row pickup trucks because they offer an attractive combination of durability, hauling capability and space, but a recent series of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals...
Month: March 2019
Have you considered this cause of truck accidents?
When you get into any motor vehicle accident, one of the most important steps is determining fault, as it affects who can recover damages and how much. Accidents with semitrucks tend to be the fault of the truck driver. However, what if you both claim innocence, and...
Device helps officers check cellphones for distracted driving
West Virginia readers understand that texting while driving is dangerous. In order to reduce the risk of accidents, Nevada legislators are considering a bill that allows authorities to use technology that tests a driver's cellphone to see if he or she was texting just...
Liability waivers and entertainment businesses
Many people in West Virginia have been injured while on the property of an entertainment-related business. This could include everything from gyms and trampoline clubs to water parks or bounce houses. As a result, many of these businesses require patrons to sign...
Distractions raise risk for highway work zone crash 29 times
The narrow lanes of highway work zones make them a dangerous area. All too often drivers will speed through them, not only raising the risk for a crash but also increasing the severity of their injuries when a crash occurs. West Virginia residents should know that...
Single car crash leaves one teenage girl dead
A fatal car accident in Virginia left one teenage girl dead and one woman seriously injured. The auto accident took place in the early afternoon at approximately 1:05 p.m. Only one vehicle was involved in the collision. According to a press release by Virginia State...
Daylight saving time leads to greater risk for car crashes
West Virginia residents should know that losing one hour of sleep for daylight saving time can have consequences on the road. Namely, motorists will be more likely to drive in a drowsy state of mind. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that missing one or two...
Financially recovering from an auto accident TBI
Many people in West Virginia and across the U.S. suffer a traumatic brain injury in the wake of a car accident. TBIs are the result of a severe shock or blow to the head. When mild, they do not lead to loss of consciousness but may lead to nausea and dizziness. When...
Groups push lawmakers to make truck safety devices mandatory
It's safe to assume that anyone in West Virginia who shares the road with large trucks has a vested interest in doing everything possible to improve safety. This is why two groups, the Truck Safety Coalition and Road Safe America, are asking lawmakers in Congress to...