Some professions, such as construction work, come with many dangers. Other occupations might not be dangerous ones, but employees could still deal with injuries. An office worker may develop carpal tunnel syndrome, or a grocery store employee might slip and fall....
Fighting an insurance company may be necessary after a crash
The horrors of car accidents are all around. You may have witnessed various accidents throughout your life, whether minor fender benders or major collisions, or you may have even had friends or family members suffer serious injuries after a crash. Because you...
Distracted driving doesn’t always involve cellphones
If it seems like the drivers around you are not paying attention, you just might be right. Distracted driving is a widespread problem in every state, and West Virginia is certainly no exception. The scary thing is that you cannot control whether you share the road...
What are the most dangerous foods to eat while driving?
Like most other drivers here in West Virginia and elsewhere in the country, you have probably eaten while driving at some point. Perhaps you do it more often than you would like because your schedule, commute or other factors limit your time, and you have to eat at...
Reacting the right way after a car accident
An accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are driving down the road, and the next you could be dealing with injuries that are painful and debilitating. How you react to your accident is important, as there are certain things you can do that will...
You don’t have to accept the insurance company’s first offer
Your day probably started out like any other, but by the end of it, you were in a hospital still reeling from what just happened. Another vehicle came out of nowhere and slammed into yours. Now, you suffer from serious injuries, and it may take you a substantial...
Don’t let your social media jeopardize your insurance claim
Social media platforms can connect West Virginia residents with friends and family all across the globe. Right now, the opportunity to stay connected this way may be more important than ever.However, if you were recently involved in an accident for which you are...
Are you ready for the financial impact of an accident?
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, the first thought that may run through your head is, "Am I hurt?" Naturally, this concern will extend to others traveling with you and perhaps those in the other vehicle. The next thought that occurs to you might be,...
If a vehicle is coming at you, can you avoid a head-on crash?
When traveling the West Virginia roads, you want to remain as cautious as possible. You know that a hazard could appear at any time and that the potential for a car accident always exists. As a result, you do your best to remain on the lookout in hopes of avoiding any...
Protect your interests with certain estate planning tools
Planning for emergencies and unexpected situations may seem unnecessary, especially for a West Virginia adult who is young and healthy. You may not see the need to have certain types of protections in place, but you will be immensely thankful that you took the...