Most people know that they should wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Find out why this is and why it is so important. A motorcycle is the most vulnerable vehicle on the road in West Virginia. Unlike cars and trucks, there is nothing to offer extra protection...
With the start of the school year, children can be at risk of accidents walking or biking to school. Drivers must be cautious and drive safely. The start of a new school year can be an exciting time for students in West Virginia, but it can also be dangerous. Many...
After a wrongful death, family members may be able to pursue compensation for funeral expenses, mental anguish, medical expenses and service loss. When a West Virginia resident loses a loved one, the loss can be hard to deal with for years to come. If the death was...
Find out how to report reckless drivers. Also, get information on what constitutes a reckless driver and when you should make a report. Reckless drivers on West Virginia roadways put everyone at risk. Whether they are under the influence of a substance, distracted or...
When living with a spinal injury, a person may have to face pain, mobility changes and grief. If a West Virginia resident receives a spinal injury in a car crash, his or her life may be forever changed. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center,...
Thousands of pedestrians are killed each year in traffic accidents. Drivers need to be aware that people can be walking near traffic at any time. The weather is finally beginning to warm up in West Virginia and across the country. This means more people will start...
The United States has seen a dramatic spike in the number of maternal deaths during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and in the first year after giving birth. The CDC indicates three out of every five maternal deaths are preventable. Living in the United States should...
Senior citizens may have age-related physical or cognitive conditions that could make it dangerous for them to be behind the wheel. As they age, many people in West Virginia and elsewhere might not want to confront the fact that they may be losing some of their...
Black lung disease and other respiratory illnesses are still ravaging coal miners, despite advances in safety and prevention. For many of those working in West Virginia coal mines, the worksite is a lot safer today than it was back when shafts were still supported...
Football and biking are top sports and recreational causes of TBIs. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) reports 21% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in youth in the United States are the result of injuries sustained while playing sports or...