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West Virginia is not known for its superb driving conditions. Many drivers often speed and violate basic traffic laws, causing car accidents that have historically resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Aside from the high incidence of negligent drivers, West Virginia also contains dangerous roadways that contribute to accidents involving even sober drivers. However,…

Collisions can range from mild and inconveniencing to life endangering. Though many factors play into how severe a car accident is, it is better not to tempt fate. Even moderate collisions can cause damage like concussions and even broken or fractured bones. In some locations, car accidents are more common than others. Though it might…

Virtually every driver will eventually encounter a slow-moving leading driver in the left lane on the highway, which is typically reserved for passing and faster-moving traffic. This is not only irritating for trailing drivers but also potentially dangerous. Slow-moving vehicles on the left tend to bog down the flow of traffic, increasing the likelihood of…

Virtually every driver in the United States must purchase and maintain auto insurance coverage in accordance with state laws for minimum coverage requirements. A fault-based state may require a certain amount of bodily injury, total accident, and property damage liability coverage. A no-fault state will require drivers to carry personal injury protection for use after…

Anyone filing an insurance claim should prepare for dealing with an insurance claims adjuster. Insurance companies exist to make money; they are for-profit businesses that collect premium payments and lose money when they must pay out on claims. However, they have a legal obligation to process claims in good faith, and insurance claims adjusters are…

A pothole is a common road defect that can cause serious car accidents, property damage, and personal injuries in West Virginia. It is an underground cavity that can form from eroding earth and asphalt. Potholes can stem from water, wear and tear over time, or a poorly constructed roadway. Running into a pothole as a…

Getting older brings with it certain changes in reflexes, vision, hearing, and strength that may compromise driving ability. For seniors to stay safe and prevent auto accidents in West Virginia, they should engage in a few specific driving practices to reduce their odds of collisions. Otherwise, seniors could cause accidents – and not only suffer…

Degenerative disc disease refers to pain some people feel when the discs between the vertebrae of the spine break down, or degenerate. Most people’s spinal cord discs break down over time, but only some people experience pain. A few things can cause degenerative disc disease, including the discs drying out over time. Back injuries can…

Many parking lots in West Virginia have been the settings of automobile and pedestrian accidents. Confusing parking lot designs, distracted and negligent drivers, and lots of pedestrians crossing, all increase the risk of parking lot collisions. West Virginia is a fault insurance state. You must determine fault for your parking lot accident before you can…

Most drivers believe that when a rear-end collision occurs, the trailing driver that strikes the other vehicle from behind is always at fault. This is true to an extent; a trailing driver has a responsibility to leave adequate space behind a leading vehicle to allow for enough to time to stop or change lanes and…