Motorcycle riding is more than a mere hobby or pleasant pastime for most bike enthusiasts. Candidly, it is literally the keys to freedom and a pursuit that is prized and engaged in for a lifetime. It also turns out to be comparatively risky. And for obvious reasons....
Car Accidents
What not to do after a West Virginia collision
Traveling through West Virginia by motor vehicle can be a pleasurable experience. If you enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, then you no doubt love driving past the Blue Ridge Mountains or other sections of the Appalachian Trail. Driving or riding as a passenger in a...
When is your teen more likely to be in an accident?
Parents never stop worrying about the safety of their children. The more freedom they gain, the greater the worry becomes. As teens suddenly acquire driving privileges, parents must trust that their knowledge and training will keep them out of devastating motor...
Signs of a reckless driver
Car accidents only take a moment to change the lives of everyone involved. While on the road, there is very little someone can do to stop a reckless or negligent driver. When reckless driving causes more than 16,000 accidents every day, safe drivers need to know the...
Who is liable when a teen gets into an accident?
It's not unusual for parents to let their kids borrow the family car to go to work, school or a friend's house. However, if your child causes an accident while driving your car in West Virginia, you could be responsible for any damages that a victim incurs. Did you...
Serious truck crashes on the rise
Drivers in West Virginia can face a serious threat to safety on the road from accidents caused by large trucks. Because of the size, weight and volume of commercial trucks, drivers of personal vehicles as well as pedestrians and cyclists are much more likely to suffer...
What are the most common types of driving distraction?
Every time you drive along a West Virginia roadway, you’re at risk of a collision. Then again, you might suffer injuries even if you’re traveling on foot as a pedestrian. You might also be a passenger in someone’s car that is struck by another vehicle. In short, you...
Truck fleets report benefits of AEB and FCW
If you suffered injury in a truck accident in West Virginia, then you may be eligible for compensation. Much depends, of course, on whether the trucker was negligent. Even if a trucker has an advanced driver assistance system engaged, these features cannot help if the...
ADAS protects drivers but may also cause distraction
Distracted driving is all too common in West Virginia and throughout the country. Distractions can be caused by nearly anything, including technology specifically designed to make the roads safer: advanced driver-assistance systems. ADAS tech has both pros and cons....
Defensive driving near harsh braking and accelerating truckers
Any time you are driving on the road in West Virginia, you have to exercise caution. You are also encouraged to practice defensive driving, especially if you are around large trucks. In 2018, there were 4,136 reported deaths due to a vehicle accident with a large...
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