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With the arrival of summer, the West Virginia roadways call bikers to take their motorcycles out of winter storage. However, motorcycle riders are always at risk of severe injuries or worse. Their chosen mode of transport has no safety devices like seat belts or air bags, and even with helmets and protective clothing, they will always be vulnerable. Road rash…
West Virginia drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents can face both physical and financial consequences. It becomes important to identify the many possible causes for these accidents when determining negligence for accident claim purposes. Drivers who familiarize themselves with the most common accident causes may also become more able to avoid becoming involved with one. Distracted driving The many gadgets…
Any kind of motor vehicle accident can be devastating. However, an accident involving a commercial vehicle has the potential for far greater devastation than one involving only passenger vehicles. These large vehicles are inherently dangerous due to their size. Key differences to keep in mind An accident with a tractor-trailer has some unique elements compared to car wrecks, including: The…
When a hit-and-run driver leaves a victim with fatal injuries, police often make the investigation a high priority. The loved ones of the victim frequently appreciate law enforcement’s passion to locate and bring to justice someone who took no steps to render aid to an injured victim. West Virginia police are currently undertaking such an investigation following an unfortunate motor…
Many West Virginian drivers who regularly share the roads with large trucks feel intimidated simply because of the size and weight of the vehicles. They may have no idea of the real danger surrounding them each day. In fact, in recent years, it has become evident that a large percentage of truck drivers use drugs and alcohol behind the wheel.…
An auto accident can cause injuries, fatalities, financial challenges and emotional stress, among other issues. Some vehicles and drivers are more dangerous than others. Those who share the road with a large truck may feel a certain level of reticence due to the potential for injury and death if there is a collision. Recent statistics indicate that those fears may…
Getting into a vehicle as a passenger has its benefits. Passengers do not have the stress of negotiating traffic and dangerous road conditions. However, they also do not have control of the vehicle and are not always able to influence the way the driver handles changing situations. For the passengers involved in a recent motor vehicle accident, this resulted in…
All drivers deal with the normal distractions of being behind the wheel, including adjusting the climate control, talking with other passengers and noticing things they drive past. Even these momentary distractions can contribute to an accident if a driver is not conscientious. However, when drivers intentionally allow themselves to be distracted behind the wheel, tragedy can occur in the blink…
Travelers on West Virginia roads and highways frequently encounter tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles. It can be intimidating, but nothing may compare to the devastation of an accident involving a large truck. If travelers in passenger vehicles suffer injuries or lose loved ones in truck accidents, it may compound the suffering to learn that a trucker was impaired by…
A truck driver said he was driving on his way from West Virginia to Minnesota. He stopped to rest along the interstate highway in a modest Indiana city before he rolled his 18-wheeler back out into traffic. The 34-year-old trucker is now charged with three counts of reckless homicide after law enforcement officials say his tractor-trailer slammed into slow-moving traffic…