While it may be impossible to eliminate all motorcycle accidents, there are ways to avoid potentially dangerous situations. For instance, riders in West Virginia may want to wear bright colors that can be seen from long distances. Riders can also use the headlight on...
Motorcycle Accidents
Spinal cord injury: From the scene to the emergency room
If you suffer a spinal cord injury, such as in a serious motor vehicle accident, it's critical to receive immediate medical treatment as to stabilize your condition and improve the likelihood of making a recovery.Despite advancements in the treatment of spinal cord...
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...
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...
Motorcycle accidents are often caused by driver error
In West Virginia and all over the country, motorcycle accidents claim thousands of lives annually with many of them being caused by distracted or inattentive passenger vehicle drivers. One of the most common kind of fatal motorcycle accident occurs when a car, pickup...
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....
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,...
What drivers and motorcyclists can do to keep each other safe
Throughout May, which is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the National Safety Council reminded both drivers and motorcyclists of their responsibility toward one another. Motorcyclists composed 14% of all traffic fatalities in West Virginia and across the...
What to do immediately after a motorcycle accident
Motorcyclists in West Virginia should know that certain steps must be taken in the wake of an accident with someone else. Staying calm, as difficult as it may be, is generally the best policy. If a motorcyclist can fulfill the following steps smoothly and with an...
The importance of investigating the scene of a car crash
Let us say you sustained an injury in a car crash that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.The accident happened so quickly that you are not sure what caused it. You will not be in the dark for long. A thorough investigation of the crash scene will produce...