Personal Injury

Many West Virginia drivers have been taught that driving next to semi trucks can be extremely dangerous. In addition to truck drivers not being able to see other motorists, sudden tire blow outs can result in serious or even deadly truck accidents. In fact, one such...

Patients in West Virginia and across the U.S. benefit from medical devices, but the safety of these devices is not always guaranteed. There can be defects, and these fall under one of three categories: design, manufacturing, and marketing. First of all, medical...

Truckers in West Virginia and across the U.S. have to follow complex rules regarding their "hours of service," which include rules on breaks that must be taken during every shift. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation agency...

The size and weight of trucks mean that there can be serious danger for a smaller vehicle involved in an accident with them. Some truck accidents are caused by the actions of passenger vehicles, so people in Virginia will want to know how to ensure that they drive...

You were hit by a drowsy driver in Charleston, West Virginia, in which case you may be able able to file a claim against him or her. In fact, you may be considered fortunate in at least one regard because most drowsy drivers who cause a crash are not detected and,...

Studies have shown the effect that caffeine can have on drivers, but only recently has a study been conducted that explores the actual caffeine-consuming habits of drivers, in particular truck drivers. Truckers in West Virginia should know that the study focused on...

While coffee can give truck drivers in West Virginia a short boost of attention, it appears that drinking a lot of it can cause them to get in an accident. It may also be linked to poorer overall health and inadequate sleep. A study analyzed two groups of truck...

West Virginia roads pose numerous safety risks to drivers. One of the biggest dangers to motorists is the large trucks with which they must share the road. The danger is compounded when the truck driver is distracted. The truck drivers, however, can take measures to...

People who slip or fall on someone else's property might choose to pursue legal action against the owner of that property. However, there is no guarantee that the owner is liable for damages. A fall victim in West Virginia would need to show that a hazardous condition...

In January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stated that it would be conducting a Large Truck Crash Causation Study: the first one since 2003. At the same time, the FMCSA issued a request for information notice regarding how best to advance with...