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Being tired behind the wheel can have devastating consequences for you, your passengers, and anyone one the roadway around you. Drowsy driving is a problem in the United States, but we do not hear much about it. Today, we want to discuss the implications of drowsy driving and give you some tip on how to…

While distracted driving is nothing new, it is a growing concern thanks to the rise of smartphone technology and the interconnectedness of our lives. Just like it is hard to go to a family gathering without everyone being on their phones, it is just as hard to drive on the roadway without seeing a driver…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required employers to provide a reasonable accommodation in the workplace to allow workers with a disability to perform their duties. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their disabilities. Understanding what this means is not easy. Today, we want to talk about what a reasonable work…

Driving around large trucks can be daunting, and it is important to stay out of a big truck’s blind spot. However, doing so may not always be easy. West Virginia roads are diverse. We have large highways and small two-lane roads. Here, our Charleston truck accident attorneys discuss how to stay safe from a truck’s…

Did you know traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are more common than you think? Typically, those who’ve suffered such injuries have had a major blow to the head due to an auto crash or an acute fall. In fact, over half of all reported TBIs are the result of a vehicle collision. TBIs from a car…

If you get into a West Virginia car accident, you should be able to count on insurance coverage for your damages and injuries. However, many negligent drivers do not have insurance. If you are struck by a careless or reckless driver and they do not have insurance, you need to know exactly what uninsured motorist…

Most people know they have to move over when they see flashing emergency lights behind them when they are driving. However, some people may not be aware that we have responsibilities when it comes to emergency vehicles that are on the roadside as well. Today, we want to talk about West Virginia’s Move Over laws….

While medications are vital for our children’s health, the fact remains that they can seriously poison them as well. Medication poisoning is a leading cause of children’s injuries in the United States. Each year, around 60,000 kids are rushed to emergency rooms after getting into medications. America’s poison control centers manage around 500,000 pharmaceutical exposures…

Brain injuries are often severe and can leave a person with permanent disabilities. They happen in a variety of ways, but sports-related brain injuries are very common in the United States. Awareness of brain injuries has risen in the United States over the last decade thanks to research on sports-related incidents. However, we still have…

Nobody should ever be on the road after they have had too much alcohol to drink. The results can be devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,874 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the latest reporting year. West Virginia saw 71 alcohol-related crash fatalities in 2018. It is important to…