Some kinds of distraction are impossible to identify visually. A driver daydreaming about their upcoming vacation may look like everyone else in traffic even though their mind is somewhere else. Other times, there can be clear warning signs that a driver may not have...
Strong evidence is the cornerstone of a successful motor vehicle accident claim. Documenting the scene, property damage and injuries can provide such evidence. But what if your injuries are too severe to complete this critical task? Here is what you can do to protect...
You know that you wouldn’t get behind the wheel if you had been drinking alcohol. The same is true for prescription drugs that instruct you not to operate heavy machinery. If you’ve been using marijuana or other substances, you also know not to drive because you could...
One important thing to do when driving is to maintain a safe following distance at all times. Remember that it takes about half a second to react to changing traffic conditions. You cannot stop immediately, so you need a gap between vehicles to give yourself a buffer....
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...
