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Driving at night poses many safety hazards. While most people do not prefer driving in the dark, there are times when it is unavoidable. Long-distance nighttime driving can be particularly hazardous. Is Night Driving Really More Dangerous Than Daytime Driving? According to a study over the course of a recent year by the National Highway…

There are plenty of vehicles on the roadway, and many of them are commercial vehicles. This means that they belong to companies, not individuals. Many people think buses and semi-trucks are the only types of commercial vehicles on the roadway. However, commercial vehicles range from passenger vehicles to large tractor-trailers. It is important to determine…

For the first time, rideshare giant Uber has released a comprehensive study of passenger safety. While rideshare services offer many benefits to the public, there are safety concerns that need to be discussed in depth. Uber Safety Concerns (Car Accidents, Physical/Sexual Assault) There are various types of safety concerns when getting into an Uber vehicle….

The majority of car accidents are caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver. However, there are times when unsafe road conditions cause serious accidents. It is not uncommon for a car accident to be caused by potholes, faulty road designs, roadway erosion, missing guardrails, and more. Proving fault in these incidents is…

Driving is a big responsibility, which is why it is so important for teenagers to learn the laws of the roadway over extended periods of time. No state simply issues a teenager a driver’s license. In West Virginia, those between the ages of 15 and 17 get their license through the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL)…

Most people understand that distracted driving is dangerous driving. More and more, we hear of serious car accidents happening due to drivers that are distracted for one reason or another. Many people only think of electronic devices such as cell phones when they hear the words ‘distracted driving.’ However, many other things happen inside of…

When a person is injured in a car accident that was caused by the negligent or careless actions of another person, a personal injury claim enables them to recover compensation for their damages. Many people wonder if they are able to recover compensation if they have been injured while riding in an Uber. If you…

Injury victims and their family members may be able to file personal injury claims or a wrongful death lawsuit if they are struck by a police car. These cases are much more complicated than regular vehicle accident cases, and you may need to speak to a qualified West Virginia car accident attorney to help you…

When you are driving, how often have you seen people who do not use their blinkers correctly? Riding behind someone who misuses their turn signal can be incredibly frustrating for drivers. Turn signals make it easier for everyone to know what is going on around them. They can anticipate another driver’s moves and respond accordingly….

Do you loan your car out to someone regularly? Maybe a family member or a friend? Or do you borrow someone else’s vehicle on a regular basis, maybe to run to the store or to get to work every once in a while? If you answered yes to either of those, you should know about…