Operating a motor vehicle while drowsy can be dangerous, and fatigued drivers can exhibit many of the same behaviors as those who drive while intoxicated. Unfortunately, drowsy driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents, and the...
Riding as a passenger with a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs is never advisable. However, in some cases a person might not actually be aware of the presence of impairment, and since the individual has little control over what happens next, he or...
Many coal miners are required to work with and around a variety of heavy duty machines while performing job-related activities. While these machines may be necessary for the performance of certain operations, workers must use caution while operating such equipment,...
Two individuals have died and three others suffered critical injuries in a recent head-on collision that took place in West Virginia. Motor vehicle accidents that take place when a vehicle enters the wrong lane of traffic can have cataclysmic results. Those who suffer...
Failing to stop for a red light can be dangerous, and such an action inherently increases the risk that a collision might occur. Motor vehicle accidents involving similar circumstances can have disastrous results, and those who fall victim to another party's negligent...
Drivers who operate a vehicle at excessive speeds are inherently less capable of handling a variety of driving scenarios. Should one lose control of a vehicle under similar circumstances, the results can be disastrous, as motor vehicle accidents that take place at...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous, and unfortunately, it remains a major concern in West Virginia and across the nation. Motor vehicle accidents involving impaired drivers can have disastrous consequences. Although many drivers may be...
While all collisions have the potential to cause serious harm to everyone involved, those that occur when a driver enters the opposite lane have a higher chance of ending in disaster. Head-on motor vehicle accidents can occur in the blink of an eye and leave drivers...
In some cases, a rear-end collision may cause little more than minor damage to each vehicle and put everyone involved slightly behind schedule for the day. However, sometimes, similar motor vehicle accidents can be more dangerous in nature, and they could leave those...
One person was injured and another was killed in a recent accident involving a suspected drunk driver in West Virginia. Impairment can affect a person's ability to drive in a variety of ways. The presence of such negligence increases the risks motor vehicle...