Traumatic brain injury can be life-changing and devastating. Each year, over 1.7 million people in West Virginia and across the country experience brain injuries, and the most common causes are car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents. Around 288,000 people are taken...
Month: October 2019
Highway fatalities fall but safety concerns remain
West Virginia residents may be relieved to hear that deaths caused by car accidents declined for the second straight year in 2018. While the total of 36,560 deaths nationwide is still staggering, it represents a 2.4% decline over the previous year. Statistics in 2017...
Teens linked to higher rate of distracted driving
Teenagers in West Virginia are more likely to drive while distracted and be in auto accidents, according to study data released for Teen Driver Safety Week. It may come as no surprise that teens are more prone to crashes, especially because they are inexperienced...
Roundabouts are safer than intersections
Roundabouts are relatively rare in West Virginia and across the United States, which means that many American drivers still find them confusing. However, statistics show that they are much safer than four-way stops. Roundabouts, also known as traffic circles, require...
Impact technology makes for a safer motorcycle ride
Given a motorcyclist's vulnerability, forward-thinking people continue to work on innovations that enable riders to enjoy a safer experience out on the road.From wearing apparel to motorcycle safety systems, here are eight innovations any rider should consider: 1....
Late model pickups leave passengers vulnerable to injury
West Virginia passengers riding in newer model pickup trucks are more likely to be injured or killed in crashes than drivers, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In fact, researchers found that most 2018 two-row pickups...
Some trucking groups want safety tech, younger truckers
Accidents involving large trucks are often more severe than other accidents on West Virginia highways because of the size of big rigs relative to other vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it will be working with different...
Avoiding car crashes in West Virginia in five steps
With 2018 seeing an estimated 40,000 fatalities and 4.5 million injuries due to car crashes, it's more important than ever for drivers to be safe on the road. There are five tips that some experts will give as a start, and they are summarized below.First, drivers...
Studies look at factors that optimize TBI rehabilitation
TBI stands for traumatic brain injury and is a major cause of disability and death in West Virginia and across the U.S. The Ohio State University College of Medicine has published the results of four studies, all of which have to do with rehabilitative care for TBI...
Our rural roads are among the most dangerous in America
West Virginia is a beautiful state, no question. Scenic mountains are part of the appeal, with stunning views appreciated by residents and visitors alike.Regrettably, the many rural roads, along with the dangerous driving behaviors of the motorists who frequent them,...