Warmer weather and longer days mean more West Virginia motorcyclists on the roads. As excited as you may be at the thought of bringing your chopper out of the garage, it is important for you to understand the dangers you face when riding. Motorcycle accidents are...
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Important facts about brain injury after an auto accident
Auto accidents occur every day, and people sustain a variety of injuries. One of the most prevalent types is brain injury. In cases where the injured party is not responsible for the auto accident, it may be possible to seek restitution.It can be helpful to...
Motorcyclist sues GM over self-driving car accident
Can a robot be negligent? A suit out of California may find an answer.As multiple auto manufacturers race to be the first company to mass-produce self-driving cars, a recent accident case out of California may throw a wrench into the cars’ legal standing. The...
Measuring fault in a West Virginia auto accident
Auto accidents can be traumatic experiences, both during and after the incident. To aid in relieving the stress, it is important that those affected understand the process, especially those who seek compensation for injuries from the accident.Determining and...
Is it time for your parent to stop driving?
If you have elderly parents in the Charleston area who are not quite ready to give up their keys, you might be wondering if it is time for them to do so. Your parents may still be very active, in good health and enjoy their independence. There is also the possibility...
Crashes with tractor-trailers cause more than just bodily harm
It is no surprise that auto accidents with tractor-trailers are dangerous for those in passenger vehicles. Commercial trucks are huge, heavy and often full of cargo, leading to serious injuries for crash victims. Injuries often include traumatic brain injuries, organ...
4 ways motorcyclists can prepare for riding during the fall
Motorcycle season is by no means over. But with the changing weather conditions, bikers will soon have to contend with colder weather, shorter days and slippery conditions when they ride. The fall season often creates a myriad of riding conditions that make can...
Solar Eclipse: Wrong glasses could have caused eye damage
Charleston Residents may wonder whether their eyes were damaged while viewing yesterday’s solar eclipse. According to The Charleston Gazette-Mail, damage could occur from looking directly into the sun, but damage could also occur if someone was wearing glasses...
Safety features may be making you LESS safe
Carmakers have been packing cars with smart driving features that supposedly make driving safer.A recent article on Bloomberg News argues that these new features are having an unintended negative outcome. The problems arise because of sensors that: Keep cars...
What goes wrong in the mines, and what you can do
Mining has been described as the backbone of West Virginia's economy, but we know miners pay a terrible price in injuries, disease, and deaths.The most common injuries occurring in the mines affect a person's lungs. Lung diseases include pneumoconiosis, which we know...