Losing a close family member in an unexpected accident is the most difficult thing that anyone may have to endure. It will take years to come to terms with the person’s death, and the emotional trauma of the loss will never fully disappear. The best that loved ones can do is seek some form of […]

One moment, you’re driving peacefully down the highway, the next you’re stunned and stopped. It takes a few moments to understand what happened. Only when you see the massive truck stopped in the road do you realize that you’ve been in a crash. After all, you were driving safely, and the truck driver made some […]

You hear your phone chime, and you know someone’s sending you a message. Smartly, you don’t answer. It’s more important to focus on the road. Not all people do, though. Many individuals take their attention away from the road willingly, which means they’re at risk of getting into a crash. They may not see other […]

Anyone who has spent time on or near a college campus is likely aware that there are typically multiple pedestrians in the area. As a result, caution and vigilance is especially necessary to help ensure that no one is injured. Unfortunately, authorities are currently investigating an accident in which a West Virginia University student suffered […]

West Virginia is home to many beautiful, scenic cities and mountains. It has fresh air, clean roadways and highway access to Interstates 64 and 77. With easy access to surrounding cities and states, it’s no wonder that so many tourists come to the area. The problem with having a busy highway environment is that people […]

Millions of people across the country use motor vehicles every day to get from point to point. Perhaps because of how commonplace such travel is, it may become easy to overlook the potential consequences of even a single moment of inattention or distraction. Unfortunately, many using West Virginia roadways are left suffering a personal injury […]

If you have recently gotten hurt as a result of tripping, slipping and falling in a store or on someone else’s property, there may be plenty of people advising you to just move on and chalk the incident up to clumsiness. However, you could very well have grounds to file a legal claim seeking compensation […]

Driving on many West Virginia roads requires cautions and patience, especially at night. Because the narrow, often winding roads often intersect heavily wooded areas, drivers may know to remain alert for wildlife after the sun goes down. Above all, what they may hope to avoid is a collision with another vehicle, making them victims of […]

Recently released figures from AAA are projecting that Memorial Day weekend will see 39.3 million people travel a distance of 50 or more miles, the highest number since 2005. Even more impressive, 88.1 percent of these travelers will be getting to points near and far via the roads and highways. Closer to home, AAA is […]

In some areas of West Virginia, pedestrians take great chances crossing the road in ideal conditions. Drivers who are not alert for pedestrians place them at risk of personal injury. Recently, the odds were against a 29-year-old man as he was walking along the shoulder of a local road. It was dark and raining when […]

You knew it was going to happen before the cars touched. You saw the other driver looking down, and you knew she wouldn’t look up in time to stop her vehicle from hitting yours. You had nowhere to swerve. If you had, you might have run your vehicle onto the sidewalk or into the other […]

Many college campuses are filled with pedestrians as they bustle to and from classes. As a result, those who drive in or near campuses must remain vigilant. Unfortunately, some people are questioning the safety of the crosswalks at West Virginia University after a student suffered a personal injury. The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. […]