Motor Vehicle Accidents

Aggressive driving can increase risk of car accidents Aggressive drivers engage in reckless driving behaviors and often put the lives of other people in danger. Whether motorists are stuck in rush-hour traffic or another driver has pulled out in front of them on the...

Charleston offers amazing mountain rides. Every motorcyclist must focus on safety before the scenery. Riders must use defensive tactics, wear full gear, and know the Mountain State's strict laws. Always assume invisibility Drivers do not see you. You must ride with...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is creating a new national database to improve tracking of commercial drivers and their substance use or violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the agency that oversees commercial driving in the...

  Over the holiday times it is important for all West Virginia residents to be aware of the risk of drunk drivers on the state’s roads. The joys of the holidays can create some of the best times of the year for residents in West Virginia. From Thanksgiving all...

The sudden impact of a crash can shake your confidence and leave you uncertain about what to do next. In those first minutes, the choices you make can shape what follows. By acting with focus, you protect your health, gather records for a possible motor vehicle...

During this upcoming holiday season, many drivers will be coming through West Virginia to visit relatives and friends. Also, interstate freeways are busy any time throughout the year with commercial truck traffic carrying goods to other parts of the country. Any time...

West Virginia motorcyclists who are involved in crashes may suffer serious injuries or death, but there are things they can do to help ensure their safety. As the temperatures warm up across West Virginia, more and more people will hit the roads on their motorcycles....

West Virginia residents should learn about some of the complexities surrounding self-driving cars and how safe they really are or can be. West Virginia experienced over 300 vehicular fatalities every year from 2010 through 2013 according to records from the National...

Seat belts aren’t just a good idea in West Virginia. They’re required by law, and ignoring that requirement can cost you money, your safety or both. You need to know exactly what the law says, who it covers, the very limited exceptions that exist and what happens if...

An alarming study has found the real risks of driving while drowsy, a behavior that kills hundreds of people every year. People in West Virginia are likely all too familiar with the risks of drinking alcohol and then getting behind the wheel. Serious and fatal...