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Recently, the National Safety Council surveyed drivers across West Virginia and the rest of the U.S. asking what they would do if their car or phone came pre-set with the ability to block communications while they were on the road. Out of 2,400 respondents, 55 percent...
West Virginia motorists may wonder what they should do if they ever get in a car accident. The first thing a driver should do is stop the car even if there does not appear to be damage or injuries. However, it's also important to not assume liability or admit...
As drivers in West Virginia may be aware, commercial truck accidents often lead to fatalities. Unfortunately, the number of such fatal crashes seems to be increasing. The newest data drill-down report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has revealed a...
Data analysis firm Zendrive has found that 60 percent of drivers in West Virginia and across the U.S. get on their phones at least once while behind the wheel with 40 percent using their devices at least once any given hour. While phones account for 26 percent of all...
With more than 3 million commercial truck drivers carrying 70 percent of the nation's cargo, the trucking industry is a vital part of the economy. It's also a hazardous industry with truckers putting in as much as 70 hours over an 8-day workweek. In fact, there are...
Traffic accident fatalities are a sad reality on West Virginia's highways. Nationally, approximately 100 people die each day in traffic accidents. If a coalition of transportation safety groups is successful, however, that number will be reduced to zero by 2050.The...
Car accidents can feel frightening no matter the circumstances under which they occur. Of course, the causes and factors of a crash can make some incidents more serious than others. While you may hope that you always practice safe driving habits while behind the...
In West Virginia, as in every other state, the victim of a truck accident can file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver, or more specifically the company that hired the driver. The litigation process is often prolonged and costly, however, which is...
Let's say you're driving down a West Virginia highway and your cellphone rings. It's not just any ring either; it's the one you customized for your mother, who recently had major surgery and is recovering at home. What if she needs something?Perhaps you think you've...
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance operates a three-day enforcement ramp-up of tractor trailer regulations across West Virginia and the entire United States. The 2018 event, known as International Roadcheck, has been scheduled for June 5 through 7.The...