Getting You Back On Track
Unfortunately, not everyone has enough insurance to cover injuries they may cause in a car accident. To protect yourself, you have to start building your personal injury case against the at-fault driver right after the accident occurs. A police report A police report establishes a record of the incident and contains important details about the scene, so call the police…
Riding a motorcycle in West Virginia involves a certain level of risk. However, you may mitigate that risk to some extent by wearing a helmet. Yet, even if you do so, studies show that you face a higher risk of suffering a serious injury in a motorcycle wreck if you ride on the back of the bike, rather than be…
Warm weather means more motorcycles on the roads. These small vehicles are magnets for accidents for a number of reasons. The West Virginia Department of Transportation explains motorcycle accidents happen far more often than accidents involving other vehicles. Deadly crashes Not only do motorcycles end up in more accidents but those crashes are more deadly than others. Passengers or drivers…
If a distracted driver collides with you because they were using their phone, reading a map, trying to eat or doing something else that diverted their attention from the road, you could struggle with many different consequences. Painful injuries, financial hurdles because of medical costs and mental trauma are some of the difficulties you could face following such an accident.…
Multiple accidents between vehicles and pedestrians have happened on the campus of Marshall University. A safety study is attempting to determine what officials can do to make the campus safer after a vehicle struck and killed a student walking on campus. What is the West Virginia Department of Transportation doing to keep students safe? Safety measures on campus The ongoing…
As a bicyclist, you have an especially high chance of suffering an injury if you become involved in a traffic accident. It is pivotal to have a clear understanding of the risks you face, and different factors that could increase the likelihood of an accident. If you have already sustained an injury in a bike crash and the accident took…
Millions of people hit the roads each year on their bikes, making it a popular way to get around town or get some fresh air and exercise. However, it is important to be mindful of other vehicles on the road when engaging in this activity, especially cars and trucks that can be potentially dangerous to cyclists. Cyclists have many of…
If you have concerns about your child’s safety when they bike near traffic, or you regularly ride a bicycle yourself, it is extremely important to understand the risk factors associated with bike accidents. You should also go over statistics on these accidents in order to understand how many cyclists suffer serious injuries and lose their lives each year. Unfortunately, many…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency rooms across the country treat about 600,000 people every year for bicycle-related injuries. Many bicycle riders see the overall value of helmets, but the type of helmet you wear is important—and may just save your life. Head injuries Of the 600,000 people injured in bicycle-related crashes annually, the CDC…
Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle can literally save a person’s life. However, an ill-fitted helmet cannot protect as well against a severe traumatic brain injury. When people understand that sizing their helmet is just as important as wearing one, they can select headgear that provides optimal protection. Fit and function Not all motorcycle helmets meet the same standard.…