COVID-19 Pool Safety Tips for Families

This will likely be known as the summer of COVID-19. While our attention has been on the health crisis, the weather has undeniably heated up, which means that many people are wondering whether or not it is safe to go to the pool. This is particularly true for parents with children who have plenty of…

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COVID-19 Consumer Scams in West Virginia

We trust businesses and the government to be truthful. However, the reality is that sometimes scammers pose as business or government officials in an effort to steal money. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many scammers attempting to take advantage of consumers in West Virginia. At Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, our consumer protection attorneys want…

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Driving Defensively Around Large Vehicles

Most people have heard of defensive driving, a style driving used to drive safely and predict the actions of other drivers around you in order to prevent an accident from occurring. Defensive driving is incredibly important, and this is especially true when you are driving around larger vehicles such as tractor-trailers, dump trucks, construction vehicles,…

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Fatal Car Accidents Spike During COVID-19

As the country has been grappling with the effects of COVID-19, most areas saw a reduction in the amount of traffic on the roadways due to stay at home orders. In some areas, household travel was reduced by 70% or more. However, in many areas around the country, the number of reckless driving cases has…

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Do Teen Driver Monitoring Systems Reduce Fatalities?

One of the most nerve-wracking things a parent can experience is letting their teenage driver head out on the roadway on their own. While this may be necessary, parents still do what they can to ensure that their kids are safe behind the wheel. Technological innovations have made it possible for parents to use various…

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How Effective are Red Light Cameras?

Red-light cameras are not something that many people want in their areas, but there is evidence to show that they may save lives. While it is true that some cities in West Virginia have used red-light cameras to earn additional revenue, residents should look at whether or not the benefits of these systems outweigh the…

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