If you lost a loved one in an accident, you are not only dealing with significant emotional trauma, but you are also likely dealing with financial losses and other hardships as well. An unexpected death never affects just one area of life, but it can impact various...
Month: June 2017
An overview of potential ankle injuries
The ankle is made up of three bones, a tendon and a joint capsule called the synovium. The tibia is what makes the inside of the ankle portion of the anklebone whereas the fibia makes up the outer part of that bone. The ligaments and tendons in the ankle hold the...
Training standards set for new truck drivers
Many West Virginia motorists have likely come across accidents involving large trucks. In an attempt to improve overall safety on the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established standards for new truck driver training. The rule setting the...
Cargo safety is the focus of International Roadcheck
Trucking companies and semi-tractor trailer drivers in West Virginia and around the country may be wise to check that their vehicles are properly loaded before setting out between June 6 and June 8 as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that cargo...
Safety belts important in saving children’s lives
A recent study that examined statistics on auto accident fatalities for children 15 and younger found that West Virginia had the fifth-highest child mortality rate per 100,000 children at 2.16. The study, which was conducted by researchers at Harvard and UT...