Every winter, there are pileup crashes across the United States. These are often caused by snow and ice, and recent reports show that severe winter weather may be coming to West Virginia. But why do these pileup crashes happen more often in the winter? There are a...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop after someone experiences an unexpected and significantly traumatic event. It is often characterized by flashbacks, anxiety, nightmares, avoidance behavior and more. Certain situations or events may...
Hand injuries from car accidents are more common than you might think. Whether from the crash impact or from gripping the steering wheel too tightly in a collision, these injuries can be serious and life-altering. Instead of assuming the injuries will heal, allowing...
Car accidents can lead to various injuries, some of which may seem minor initially but can have long-lasting effects. Foot injuries, in particular, are often dismissed as insignificant but can impact mobility and quality of life. Your foot injuries may not seem...
You’re riding your motorcycle to work when you see a pickup truck waiting to pull out of a driveway. You have the right way since you’re already on the road, and the truck driver should wait for you. In fact, as you grow closer to the vehicle, you watch the driver...
Everyone knows that they must wear their seatbelt when they’re in a vehicle. This is a simple safety solution that can save lives and reduce the risk that occupants of vehicles will suffer serious injuries if they crash. Some people don’t realize that there’s also a...
Look around for guidance on what to do in the aftermath of a car accident, and you’ll see hundreds (or thousands) of articles telling you that you should – if you’re able – take a lot of photos. Photographic evidence of a car crash and its consequences are often used...
Teenage drivers face significant risks on the road. According to data from the West Virginia Department of Transportation, teenage drivers are disproportionately involved in motor vehicle accidents, with a higher rate of crashes compared to other age groups. West...
Sharing the road with big rigs can be intimidating. Their size and weight make them a force to be reckoned with in a collision, so it is natural to want to keep your distance. What if you could identify a potential truck accident brewing and take action to avoid it?...
There is no doubt that motor vehicles are convenient, but serious accidents seem to happen more often than ever. Unfortunately, collisions between two automobiles can leave their occupants severely injured. The aftermath of a crash can be overwhelming as you deal with...
