Huntington WV Personal Injury Law Blog

Having insurance can help many West Virginia residents feel more at ease. Rather than worrying about how you will pay for repairs or medical bills in the aftermath of a serious accident or another disaster, you feel somewhat comforted by the fact that your insurance policies cover at least a portion of what you may need to spend.

You understand that having insurance is a give-and-take relationship, which is why you pay your premiums on time. While you may have hoped that you would avoid any incident that may present the need to file an insurance claim, you were not so lucky. Whether your home sustained considerable damage as the result of a natural disaster or you suffered injuries in a car accident, you called on your insurance to be there for you. Were they?

West Virginia readers know that distracted driving continues to be a serious problem, both in the state and across the country. Despite laws, safety awareness campaigns and other efforts, many drivers still make the choice to engage in dangerous behavior when behind the wheel. Distraction is one of the leading threats to the safety and well-being of all motorists.

Lawmakers have tried to pass laws to curtail phone use by drivers, and other groups have put considerable effort into educating people about the dangers of distracted driving. However, the true answer to this seemingly unfixable problem could lie in technology. You may ask yourself, does it make sense to fix a problem related to technology with more technology? The answer to this question may be AI.

If your loved one is in a West Virginia nursing home, it is likely because he or she is no longer able to safely live alone or care for himself or herself. It is never an easy decision to place a loved one in this kind of facility, but when you do, it is with the assumption that he or she will get help, support and quality care. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

No matter how much research you put into your decision or how confident you feel about the quality of the facility you chose, it can still be helpful to know the signs of nursing home neglect. When a patient does not get the right amount of care he or she needs, it can have devastating physical, mental and emotional consequences. If you notice something is wrong, you can speak up and take action on behalf of your family member.

In West Virginia, winter often brings freezing rain and snow, which can lead to hazardous driving conditions. It can be tricky to drive safely in the snow, and many people do not know how to do it safely. As a result, snow and other types of winter weather lead to an increase in car accidents.

It is often best for people to simply avoid driving in the snow when possible. However, there are some who will have to commute and travel in the snow, and it is the responsibility of each driver to be cautious and careful. It may be beneficial for every motorist in the state to review winter driving tips and how to stay safe while commuting and traveling during the winter.