The main component of any personal injury claim that actually makes an injured victim financially whole after the case is settled is allowances for long-term pain-and-suffering. Also known as general damages because they are not often necessarily quantifiable, they...
What will my insurance do after a car accident?
Getting into a car accident is a frightening event. It is common to have questions about the expense and the impact of the accident, regardless of who was at fault. Some may figure insurance will just cover it all while others worry that their insurance coverage may...
Who pays your bills after a crash?
If you are hurt in a car accident that takes place on a West Virginia road, you may be entitled to compensation. A financial award may help pay for medical bills related to your accident injuries, lost wages and lost future earnings. You may also receive compensation...
Older drivers are increasingly distracted by infotainment
In West Virginia and throughout the United States, technological advancements are a growing part of motor vehicle development. While this is intended to make driving safer and easier, much is still unknown about how it might impact drivers and their ability to...
Dealing with insurance companies after a car crash
If you have been involved in a car accident while traveling on a West Virginia road or highway, you should expect to be contacted by an insurance company. It is important to remember that insurance companies are looking for any reason to deny a claim or pay as little...
Rushing decreases skill, even behind the wheel
In almost anything that you do, rushing is going to decrease the amount of skill that you put into that task.Take painting a room in your house. You can go slowly, tape all of the trim, switch brushes to have the right one for each step in the job, and get a great...
What is a typical reaction time when braking?
Reaction times have a lot to do with accident odds in the car. Part of the reason that things like distracted driving, drunk driving and drowsy driving are so risky is that they all reduce your reaction times. In terms of braking, this time includes the following:...
Some automatic driving systems are already helping
The topic of self-driving cars is sometimes controversial in the United States. While there is evidence that they could massively reduce accidents by taking human error out of the mix, others worry that computer glitches and similar issues may simply cause new types...
Tips for getting behind the wheel with confidence after a crash
If you've been involved in a car crash, your physical injuries aren't the only ones you need to deal with. Any crash will have a psychological effect as well.One clinical psychologist says that it's normal to be extra cautious when driving again and to feel some...
Declining car accident deaths are a good sign
The general trend with car accidents, over the decades, has been a decline in fatalities. However, in recent years, stats had actually started to trend upward again. Many experts blamed the popularity of the smartphone, starting around 2007, saying that it was causing...