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...
Minor wrong-way accidents sometimes happen because of confusion. Maybe a street used to be a two-way street and it was converted into a one-way street, but someone is using an outdated GPS device. Or maybe someone is just young and doesn’t realize that they’re using a...
Car crashes are a leading cause of some of the worst injuries possible. People may break bones, damage their spinal cords or even suffer an amputation because of a car crash. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also a possibility as a result of a serious car wreck....
Drivers in West Virginia and around the country have been able to make right turns at most red lights since the 1970s. The federal government encouraged states to revise their motor vehicle codes to allow right turns at red lights as part of a national effort to save...
Car accidents are an unfortunately regular occurrence on West Virginia roads. It’s normal for some involved in one to think they escaped physically unscathed; however, some injuries don’t manifest until days later. These are some of the common shoulder injuries after...
A West Virginia motor vehicle accident is a traumatic event. That’s why it’s easy to forget what to do after an accident. Your actions after an accident matter, especially if you might decide to file an auto injury claim. Try to avoid making mistakes when you get into...
Public awareness campaigns and changing laws have helped people better understand how dangerous certain behaviors can be. For example, ever since the popularization of smartphones, there has been a lot of focus on screen-related distracted driving. The average driver...
In West Virginia, speeding while driving can lead to major traffic accidents, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Understanding some of the causes and statistics about accidents caused by speeding can help drivers understand the importance of driving safely and...
