Those involved in a major crash often need help afterward. Particularly if people lose a family member or suffer catastrophic injuries in a collision, they may need assistance obtaining compensation for their losses. Many people involved in collisions hire lawyers when negotiating with insurance professionals or preparing a personal injury lawsuit. The bigger and more serious the crash is, the greater the need for outside support. Those involved in a crash caused by a semi-truck could have particularly significant losses. The claims process can also be more challenging than what people experie ..read more

We certainly have our fair share of car and truck accidents in West Virginia, and Morgantown is no exception. With its narrow roads, steep hills, and often unbelievable traffic (especially during rush hour and between classes at WVU), it’s fair to say that the Morgantown area is one of the more dangerous places in the State to drive. There are some areas where the possibility of a wreck is higher than it is at other locations due to crumbling pavement and other risk factors. Some of the worst collisions every year around Morgantown occur in specific areas with dangerous roads. Construction, hi ..read more

Tailgating is often used as an example of aggressive driving. And it certainly is true that many tailgaters are attempting to act aggressively. They may want to pass, or they may want the other driver to speed up. They may be experiencing road rage, feeling angry over something that happened on the road. Tailgating is often aggressive. But is this always true? Or are there other reasons why people tailgate? Some drivers are oblivious The truth is that some drivers are just unaware of what a proper following distance is. They don’t know how much distance there should be between their car and th ..read more

Distracted driving happens when someone does anything that draws their attention away from driving. A driver may have their attention averted through visual, manual and cognitive distractions. For example, a driver looking at a wreck on the other side of the roadway may be visually distracted. Or, if trying to eat while driving, the driver may be manually distracted. The all-time biggest cause of distracted driving accidents is phones. Nearly everyone has a phone. Let’s look at a few of the reasons phones are dangerous for drivers: The dangers of phone use while driving Phones are essentially ..read more

When someone suffers a head injury, perhaps in a car accident, it’s very important for them to get medical care as quickly as possible. People are sometimes tempted to put this off, either because they don’t want the expense or because they don’t think the injury is serious. But that’s a very risky gamble when considering head injuries because a brain injury may have occurred. For instance, one type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is known as a subdural hematoma. This happens when there is bleeding in the tissues that surround the brain, and excessive bleeding continues to put more and more pr ..read more

At the beginning of September 2023, Ford Motor Company announced a recall that could cost roughly $270 million. The Big Three automaker needs to replace the rearview cameras on 169,000 different vehicles. This is after a recall in May of 2023 that involved 422,000 vehicles and another in January involving 462,000 vehicles. Replacing rear cameras or updating the software used to operate them could make a big difference to the overall safety of those driving one of the affected vehicles, particularly if they need to back their vehicle up. But safe backing practices are of the utmost importance f ..read more

Without any doubt, seat belts do save lives – close to 15,000 of them every year. Just being properly “buckled up” in the front seat of a car can reduce the chances that you’ll be killed by 45%, and it reduces the risk of a serious injury by half.  However, seat belts can also cause injuries, especially when they’re not worn correctly. Something known as “seat belt syndrome” can cause wounds that are much more serious than you might initially think. What are the consequences of seat belt syndrome? Seat belt syndrome is caused by nothing more than simple physics: When a car is in an accide ..read more

The intricacies of navigating modern life, with its relentless demands and constant pace, have given rise to numerous challenges on the roadways. Among these, fatigued driving has emerged as a silent but deadly menace, endangering not just drowsy drivers but all others sharing the asphalt with them. Behind every fatigued driver’s story is a backdrop of reasons for why they are fatigued, a testament to the complexities of today’s lifestyles. Many people on the road are overly tired, from overworked professionals to sleep-deprived parents. Fatigue is not always a straightforward result of lack o ..read more

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have varying levels of severity. A concussion is a TBI, even though many people will feel fine after a few days or a week. However very severe TBIs can lead to the loss of important functions such as motor skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to speak and much more. Prompt medical treatment is important to the eventual healing of a TBI. Many patients also go through rehabilitation to help the brain heal. However, this healing does not always go as smoothly as people hope and may never be complete. Some of the skills and abilities that were lost may ..read more

Fatal car accidents can happen on any road. Drivers should always be wary of the risks that they face. This is part of the reason why defensive driving is so important. Drivers who can anticipate the mistakes that others make may be able to avoid injurious crashes. Some roads are unquestionably more hazardous than others. Driving on the most dangerous roads in West Virginia is a risk in and of itself. These are a few of the top results from a recent study. The study in question analyzed statistics from 2000 to 2019. These findings were released last year, in 2022. I-81 Interstate 81 in Martins ..read more