Car crash victims in West Virginia must determine fault before they consider filing a claim against the driver they believe was responsible. It's a difficult process, especially when victims were involved in a multi-vehicle collision. There are a few ways fault could...
Month: January 2020
West Virginia motorcycle helmet bill runs out of time
Motorcyclists and their passengers are required to wear a helmet in West Virginia, but that would have changed if bills recently introduced in both the Senate and the House had been passed and signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 2070...
How blue light can heal patients with concussions
Researchers at the University of Arizona believe they have found an effective treatment for mild traumatic brain injuries, also known as concussions. West Virginia residents should know that there are few treatments for mTBIs besides medicinal methods. They may be...
IIHS: rear-seat safety falls behind front-seat safety
Drivers in West Virginia may own a vehicle with all the latest crash mitigation technology. However, they may not realize that this tech usually only benefits front-seat occupants. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is calling for automakers to enhance the...
A truck’s black box may be invaluable after a crash
If you routinely travel in or around Charleston, you know how popular the area is for commercial truckers. After all, Interstates 64, 77 and 79 are major thoroughfares. While truck drivers perform an essential function, truck accidents may put your life in...
FMCSA plans new crash study as trucker distractions rise
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released the findings of its last large-truck crash causation study back in 2006. Drivers in West Virginia probably understand that a lot has changed since then. Texting and other phone use behind the wheel has grown to...
Red-light cameras save lives but may not have public support
Red-light cameras have encountered a fair share of suspicion and criticism, and some of it is just. For example, some cities do use cameras more as a way of increasing revenue and less as a way of reducing violations and accidents. Yet West Virginia residents should...
Traumatic brain injury symptoms and treatments
An average of 138 people die every day from injuries to the brain in West Virginia and across the U.S. Traumatic brain injuries can occur through a blow or jolt to the head or by an object penetrating into the brain. The important point is that TBIs interfere with...
Staying in shape is a good idea for older motorcycle riders
As you drive the roads of West Virginia, you may notice how many motorcycle riders are in their middle years or beyond. They love their big bikes but, like all motorcyclists, they are vulnerable to injury.Aging brings physiological issues, which is one reason why...
How drivers and truck companies can prevent underride collisions
Large commercial vehicles have a substantially different structure than passenger vehicles, which means they can create very different kinds of crashes than smaller passenger vehicles. Many people have heard of jackknife accidents, which involve the loss of control...